Sports training courses and events

The MB Chicken Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run will take place on Wednesday 17 June, starting from Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. 

Registrations will open soon.

Keep an eye on www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com and the Be Active Stay Active Facebook page for booking information.

Our team organise a Colour Run on behalf of the Mayor and their nominated charity each year.  It takes place in April or May. 

Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has paid tribute to local sporting talent during the 2025 Sports Awards supported by Drayne’s Farm. The annual event took place on Friday 14 November at a prestigious ceremony at La Mon Hotel and Country Club.

The event shined a spotlight on inspirational young people with an interview from special guest CBBC and multi-talented star Cara Mailey.
Broadcaster, Lynette Fay hosted the evening and helped showcase the amazing achievements and motivational stories behind each award winner. The winners included:

• School Sports Team of the Year - Wallace High School Boys’ Rugby 1st XV Rugby Team
• Junior Sports Personality of the Year – Paige Nickels
• Junior Sports Club of the Year - Lisburn Cricket Club U13 Boys Team
• Alison Slater Junior Merit Award - Mia Rooney
• David Edwards Senior Merit Award – Malachy Kearney, Adrian Williams, Jennifer McCormick and Sathish Kumar Manohar
• Disability Sports Personality of the Year – Siomha Brady
• Disability Sports Team of the Year – Carryduff Colts Inclusion Football Team
• Senior Sports Club of the Year - Lisburn Rugby Club Women’s 1st XV Team
• Sports Club of the Year - St. Patrick’s Lisburn Gaelic Athletic Club
• Sports Coach of the Year - John Kennedy
• Senior Sports Personality of the Year - Sean Lavery

Keep an eye out on our webpage for information on the 2026 LCCC Sport Lisburn and Castlereagh Sports Awards

The magical Santa Dash will be making a sparkling return to Lough Moss Leisure Centre in December 2026.

The entry fee is £5 and will include your very own Santa hat, a medal and a hot chocolate as you cross the finish line.

All proceeds from the Santa Dash will go directly to the Mayors chosen charity.
Please keep an eye out on the Be Active Stay Active Facebook page for updates and booking information.

These are great opportunities for Sports Clubs across Lisburn & Castlereagh to test their adaptability in an unfamiliar competitive context, while also bonding as a team and having fun!

The challenge includes a wide range of activities and is open to everyone, making it suitable for all fitness levels.

At each game stage there will be Cup and Plate winners with the ‘Sports Club Champions’ being crowned at the end of all three stages.

Applications for the 2027 games will open in January 2027. Please keep an eye out on the Be Active Stay Active Facebook page for updates.

Local sports clubs and coaches can benefit from a timetable of specialised training courses taking place each financial year. These courses will equip clubs with the skills to develop their organisation and get the best out of their players and athletes. 

Stay tuned for the 2026/27 training course schedule!