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's nominations process is now closed for the prestigious Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh LCCC Sports Awards 2024 supported by Drayne’s Farm
The Sports Awards are an opportunity to recognise individuals as well as teams and clubs excelling within their chosen sport in the past year, whether through direct participation and competition, or through contributions as a coach or administrator.
The aim of the awards is to recognise the wealth of sporting talent of individuals, teams and clubs, residing or based, in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. Nomination categories include;
- Senior Sports Personality of the Year
- Junior Sports Personality of the Year
- Senior Sports Club Team of the Year
- Junior Sports Club Team of the Year
- School Sports Team of the Year
- Sports Coach of the Year – (Amateur Only)
- David Edwards Senior Merit Award
- Alison Slater Junior Merit Award - 16 - 21 years of age
- Sports Club of the Year
- Disability Sports Team of the Year
- Sports Person with a Disability of the Year
Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh invited nominations for the prestigious 2024 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sports Awards supported by Drayne’s Farm. The aim of the awards is to recognise the wealth of sporting talent of individuals, teams and clubs, residing or based, in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please email faron.morrison@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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 |
| 7 October | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (1) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
| 14 October | First Aid in Sport (1) | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £25 |
| 21 October | Defibrillator and CPR Training | 7:00-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £10 |
| 28 October | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (2) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
| 4 November | First Aid in Sport (2) | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Dundonald International Ice Bowl | £25 |
| 11 November | Children’s Designated Officer Training | 7:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £15 |
| 18 November | First Aid in Sport (3) | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Lough Moss Leisure Centre | £25 |
| 25 November | Disability Inclusive Games Training | 7:00pm-10:00pm | Lagan Valley Leisure Plex | £20 |
| 2 December | Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport (3) | 7:00pm-9:30pm | ONLINE | £15 |
| 6 January | Nutrition in Sport | 7:00pm-9:00pm | ONLINE | £10 |
| 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