Sports events in Lisburn & Castlereagh
We host a variety of sports events throughout the year. They include:
- Lisburn Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Run
- Sports Awards
- Business Games
- Mayor’s Colour Run
- Santa Dash
Sports training courses and events
Sports training courses and events
Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run
You can access training advice, route and booking information online at www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com
Entries are now open for the 2024 Vitality Membership Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run! The popular event will take place on Wednesday 19 June starting from Lagan Valley LeisurePlex.
For more information and to register please visit www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com
Mayor’s Colour Run
Our team organise a Colour Run on behalf of the Mayor and their nominated charity each year. It takes place in April or May.
Be sure to keep checking back to register your place.
LCCC Sport Lisburn and Castlereagh Sports Awards 2024 - nominations now closed
Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has paid tribute to local sporting talent during the 2024 Sports Awards sponsored by Draynes Farm.
This year’s event shined a light on disability sport with interviews from special guests visually impaired archer, Tony Barclay MBE and disability golfer, Mark Clougherty.
Broadcaster, Claire McCollum hosted the evening and helped showcase the amazing achievements and inspirational stories behind each award winner.
The winners included:
- School Sports Team of the Year - Wallace HS Boys' Hockey Team
- Junior Sports Club of the Year - Phoenix Basketball Club U18 Team
- Junior Sports Personality of the Year - Eoghan McQuillan
- Disability Sports Team of the Year - Lisburn Distillery Warriors
- Sports Person with a Disability of the Year - Sean McCartan
- Senior Sports Club of the Year - Lisburn Rugby Men's 1st XI Team
- Sports Club of the Year - Lisburn Cricket Club
- Sports Coach of the Year - Peter Stewart
- Senior Sports Personality of the Year - Jessika Robson
- Alison Slater Junior Merit Award - Ellie Tennyson, Oscar Hall & Rheanna McGlinchey
- David Edwards Senior Merit Award - Jennifer Thompson, Glen Culbert & Rob Giles
Santa Dash
Each December at Lough Moss Leisure Centre we host a Santa Dash to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity.
The entry fee is £5 and will include the provision of a Santa Hat and a selection box for each participant.
Registration for the 2024 Santa Dash will open in November 2024.
Business Games
These are a great team building opportunity for businesses across Lisburn & Castlereagh!
The challenge includes a wide range of activities, including dodgeball, soccer and tenpin bowling. Games are open to everyone and suitable for all levels of fitness.
At each game stage there will be Cup and Plate winners with the ‘Business Champions’ being crowned at the end of all three stages.
Be sure to keep checking back to register your business for the 2025 games.
Training courses for sports clubs and coaches
| Date | Course | Time | Location | Cost per person |
| 13 January | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (4) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
| 20 January | Mental Health Awareness Workshop for Sports Coaches | 7:30pm-9:00pm | ONLINE | FREE |
| 27 January | First Aid in Sport (4) | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £25 |
| 3 February | Coaching Midlife Women | 7:00pm- 9:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | FREE |
| 10 February | Social media in Sport | 7:00pm-9:00pm | ONLINE | £10 |
| 24 February | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (5) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
| 3 March | First Aid in Sport (5) | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £25 |
| 10 March | Children’s Designated Officer Training | 7:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £15 |
| 24 March | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (6) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
To book a course, please visit www.theleisureplex.com/book-online