Aerial view of Omagh Half Marathon route

36th edition · 29 March 2026

SPAR Omagh Half Marathon & 5K

Despite the downpours, the energy never dipped. Thank you to everyone who made race day what it was.

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At a Glance

4,323

Total runners

284

Clubs represented

322

Teams

HM · Walk · 5K

Distances

2026 Winners

Overall Winners

Male Open

Pos	Name	Club	Time
1st	Stephen McAuley	Letterkenny AC	1:06:56
2nd	Michael Fox	Letterkenny AC	1:08:48
3rd	James Speight	Dromore Runners	1:10:16
4th	John Joe Doherty	Finn Valley AC	1:10:17
5th	Timothy Johnston	Annadale Striders	1:11:00

Female Open

Pos	Name	Club	Time
1st	Ann-Marie McGlynn	Strabane AC	1:14:08
2nd	Maria McGee	Rosses AC	1:16:50
3rd	Dearbhla Cox	Annadale Striders	1:17:55
4th	Cliona Murphy	Dublin City Harriers	1:18:41
5th	Claire McGuigan	Strabane AC	1:19:33

Team Winners

Male Teams

Pos	Team	Pts	Scoring runners
1st	Armagh AC	40	Dean Nugent, Brian McElvanna, Fearghal Delaney
2nd	Road Runners AC	76	Gary Montgomery, Brendan McNally, Reece McGinley
3rd	North Belfast Harriers	115	Mark Smith, Matthew McNutt, David Foster

Female Teams

Pos	Team	Pts	Scoring runners
1st	North Belfast Harriers	52	Elisoa Crawford, Louise Smith, Sarah-Jane McFadden
2nd	Finn Valley AC	92	Leoni Cooke, Maggie O'Hara, Martina Quinn
3rd	Galbally Runners	93	Aimee Smyth, Edel Corr, Emer McCann

Category Winners

Male

Pos	Name	Club	Time
O/35
1st	Shane Donnelly	Tafelta AC	1:11:47
2nd	Mark Monteith	Victoria Park & Connswater AC	1:13:21
O/40
1st	Gary Montgomery	Road Runners AC	1:12:38
2nd	Fearghal Delaney	Armagh AC	1:13:27
O/45
1st	Jonny Steede	Glens Runners	1:12:24
2nd	Dean Nugent	Armagh AC	1:12:52
O/50
1st	Declan Reed	City of Derry Spartans	1:12:14
2nd	Martin McKenna	Armagh AC	1:18:03
O/55
1st	Mark Smith	North Belfast Harriers	1:15:45
2nd	Pat McCrory	Omagh Harriers AC	1:22:09
O/60
1st	Nat Glenn	Road Runners AC	1:25:38
2nd	Michael Duncan	Lifford Strabane AC	1:29:12
O/65
1st	Tony Toner	Tafelta AC	1:32:15
2nd	Peter Gormley	Omagh Harriers AC	1:39:25
O/70
1st	Tommy Gartland	Knockmany Running Club	1:41:02
2nd	Pius Doherty	Lifford Strabane AC	1:46:13
U/20
1st	Adrian Sheridan	Dromore Runners	1:18:39
2nd	William McCausland	Omagh Harriers AC	1:23:48

Female

Pos	Name	Club	Time
O/35
1st	Helen Perry	Lisburn Triathlon Club	1:23:08
2nd	Maggie O'Hara	Finn Valley AC	1:23:25
O/40
1st	Leoni Cooke	Finn Valley AC	1:21:36
2nd	Edel Corr	Galbally Runners	1:26:04
O/45
1st	Niamh Marrs	Glens Runners	1:24:00
2nd	Liz O'Brien	Dromore Runners	1:32:41
O/50
1st	Elisoa Crawford	North Belfast Harriers	1:23:54
2nd	Julie Butler	—	1:29:34
O/55
1st	Louise Smith	North Belfast Harriers	1:27:58
2nd	Janice Plumb	North Belfast Harriers	1:35:37
O/60
1st	Mary Slocum	Ward Park Runners	1:33:40
2nd	Rosie Mallon	Orchard County Runners	1:44:00
O/65
1st	Elizabeth Toal	—	1:51:28
2nd	Anne McElhinney	Inishowen AC	1:58:26
O/70
1st	Kathleen Moohan	Run For Enda	2:12:42
2nd	Anne Magee	Monkstown Spartans	2:21:54
U/20
1st	Lucy Cheatley	North Down AC	—
2nd	Hannah O'Toole	East Coast Athletics Club	—

Race Recap

The 2026 SPAR Omagh Half Marathon & 5K brought runners, walkers, clubs and families back to the roads around Omagh on a wet Sunday in March. The weather tested everyone — and everyone came through. Across the day, 4,323 finishers from 284 clubs took on the half marathon, walk and 5K, supported by a race committee of ten and more than 200 volunteers. Thank you to SPAR NI for their continued title sponsorship, to Action for Children as the 2026 charity partner, and to every marshal, water-station crew and supporter who helped make race day what it was.

Results Archive

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022

2021 Not held – Covid-19

2020 Not held – Covid-19

2019 2018 2017

Next Event

Date to be confirmed

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About the Race

First held in 1991, the SPAR Omagh Half Marathon is one of the longest-running road races in the north of Ireland. Now in its 36th year, the event draws runners from across Ireland and beyond to the roads around Omagh — a course known for its challenge, its scenery, and the atmosphere its crowds bring on race day.

Starting and finishing at Omagh Leisure Complex, the race is organised by Omagh Harriers AC. What began as a local club event has grown into one of the region's most anticipated days in the running calendar, without losing the community character that has always defined it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Omagh Half Marathon?

The next event date has not yet been confirmed. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the first announcement. The half marathon has sold out quickly in recent years, so entry is worth booking early once it opens.

Where does the race take place?

The start and finish are both at Omagh Leisure Complex, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh, BT79 7EG. The course is a road route through the Omagh area. Final route and logistics details for each year are included in the official race instructions sent to all entrants before race day.

What distances are available?

The 2026 event included the half marathon run (13.1 miles), a half marathon walk, a wheelchair category and the 5K. The programme for the next event will be confirmed closer to race day — check back here for details.

When do entries open?

Entry dates for the next event have not yet been confirmed. In 2026, entries opened on Friday 3 October 2025 and closed on Saturday 14 February 2026. Early entry is strongly recommended — the half marathon has sold out well in advance in recent years. Entry details will be posted here once confirmed.

Where can I find my results?

Full results for 2026 and all previous years are available on MyRunResults. Direct links to each year are in the Results Archive section above.

Is there parking at Omagh Leisure Complex?

Parking is available at and around Omagh Leisure Complex on race day, including free and paid options nearby. Full race-day logistics — including parking, bag drop and warm-up area — are included in the official race instructions sent to all entrants before the event.