Countdown begins for inaugural Owenbeg Cross Country Races 2026

PICTURED ABOVE: Group pictured at the launch of the Owenbeg Cross Country Races, sponsored by O'Neills, in partnership with Club Derry and Springwell Running Club which takes place at Owenbeg on Saturday, January 17. Included, from left, are Gerry Loughrey, chairman, Club Derry, Colin Loughrey, race director, Springwell Running Club, Caroline Casey, store manager, O'Neills, Waterloo Place, John Keenan, Derry GAA, and Dermot Connolly, City of Derry Spartans AC. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

With just over one week to go, excitement is building for the inaugural Owenbeg Cross Country 2026, set to take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

This landmark event is hosted by Springwell Running Club in partnership with Club Derry and is proudly sponsored by O'Neills Sportswear.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Derry GAA Owenbeg Centre of Excellence on the outskirts of Dungiven, the event promises a premier racing experience on a high-quality course designed to challenge and inspire runners of all levels.

Enter now to secure your place!

The day’s schedule is packed with competitive action across all age groups:

11:30 - U11 Boys & Girls (1km)

11:45 - U13 Boys & Girls (1.6km)

12:15 - U15 Boys & Girls (3.2km)

12:45 - U17 Boys & Girls (5km)

13:15 - U20, Senior & Masters Females & Male 60+ (6.5km)

14:15 - U20, Senior & Masters Males (6.5km)

Group pictured at the launch of the Owenbeg Cross Country Races, sponsored by O'Neills, in partnership with Club Derry and Springwell Running Club which takes place at Owenbeg on Saturday, January 17. Included, from left, are Bernie Mullan, Club Derry, Gerry Loughrey, chairman, Club Derry, John Tumilly, O'Neills, Colin Loughrey, race director, Springwell Running Club, Caroline Casey, store manager, O'Neills, Waterloo Place, John Keenan, Derry GAA, and Dermot Connolly, City of Derry Spartans AC. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)