Write a comment

Willie McCracken starts the ball running in the GWR Relay World Record attempt at St Colman's, Newry. Picture: Columba O'HareA massive crowd of supporters and upcoming participants were at the All Weather Running Track at St Colman's College today for the Keep on Running World Record attempt for the longest distance run in a relay.

The event was started at 12pm by the Mayor of Newry and Mourne, John McArdle when legendary local runner Willie McCracken and plans to run for the next 18 days, 24 hours a day with well over 100 runners.

 

Loading comment... The comment will be refreshed after 00:00.
Say something here...
or post as a guest

LATEST PHOTOS

SOS Daisy Hill Hospital Rally in Newry
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
SOS Daisy Hill Hospital Rally in Newry
Images: 48
Hits: 284
Abbey CBS production of Jesus Christ Superstar 2026
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Abbey CBS production of Jesus Christ Superstar 2026
Images: 108
Hits: 762
Armagh County Final 2026 - Crossmaglen v Killeavy
Monday, 19 October 2026
Armagh County Final 2026 - Crossmaglen v Killeavy
Images: 66
Hits: 669
Launch of the Rural Heritage of South Armagh Project in Cullyhanna
Monday, 05 October 2026
Launch of the Rural Heritage of South Armagh Project in Cullyhanna
Images: 9
Hits: 398
Greater Newry Business Awards 2026
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Greater Newry Business Awards 2026
Images: 24
Hits: 595

EVENTS CALENDAR

November   2026
M T W T F S S
            1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30            
   
0
Shares