The 89th McConnell Shield
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The 90th McConnell Shield
The 90th McConnell Shield is a cross country meeting held at Six Mile Water Park in Ballyclare, County Antrim. The event is part of the NI Athletics XC league and all races will be chip timed. Toilets are provided at the course.
Races on the programme cover junior and senior categories with the following distances:
- 800 m for U12 boys and girls
- 1 mile for U14 boys and girls
- 2 miles for U16 boys and girls
- 3 miles for senior ladies, lady vets and M60+
- 5 miles for men and male vets
Junior eligibility is based on age on the day: under 12 for U12, under 14 for U14, and under 16 for U16. Entry fees are listed by category: senior men and ladies have separate affiliated and unaffiliated fees, and junior races have a lower fee. Entries open on 7 September 2026 and close on 11 November 2026; no entries are accepted on race day. Number collection is handled from the East Antrim Harriers clubhouse on the day of the event. Name transfers are permitted via SI Entries up to the closing date; deferrals are not offered.
Prizes include age category awards as well as the Ladies trophy, the Bertie Grimason trophy for male vets, and the McConnell Shield. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
