Lisburn Half Marathon,10k and fun run celebrations in 9 photos

Organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, the sell-out event saw competitive runners, families and schools take on the challenges, plus enjoy entertainment.

Gillian McCrory took top honours in the women’s Half Marathon with a time of 1.25.08, while Sarah McNutt finished second spot and Leann Gibson third. In the men’s Half Marathon, Eskander Turki made it on to the podium in first place in a time of 1.09.31, with Conor Gallagher taking second place and Adam Smyth finishing third.

In the 10K Wheelchair race, Jim Corbett finished in first place with a time of 33.48 and Jane Bleakley was placed highest finishing female.

Hannah Gilliland crossed the finish line in first place in the women’s 10K in 35.40, followed by Elisoa Crawford in second and Nicola Black in third place. In the men's 10K, Brandon McKeown clocked up a first place with a time of 34.09, closely followed by Ciaran McKendry in second place and Ronan McAree in third.

The Fun Run was keenly contended with Anna Kelly picking up first place in the female event, followed by Upe Speiskaite in second and Isla Wiltshire in third place. The male Fun Run event was won by Caleb Lewis, with Ashton Cusick, second and Conall Kelly, third.

The Mayor, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, said: “This year we were delighted to record one of our highest entry numbers which shows the popularity of the event with runners, families and schools.

“I would like to thank everyone for supporting the event and helping to raise donations for my Mayoral Charity, Emerge Counselling Services.”