The centenary celebration of of Ireland’s longest-standing road race included a fun run to mark the April 1 date with participants entering into the spirit of the occasion.
Spectators lined the route of the milestone event and saw Conall McClean, St Malachy’s AC, set a new male course record of 00:24:40 and Elisoa Crawford, North Belfast Harriers, equal the female course record of 00:30:28.
Runners from all over the province and further afield took part in the centenary race organised by Whitehead Community Association and sponsored by Wright’s Spar. Here’s a selection of photographs of runners making their own little piece of history.
![Conall McClean (232) set a new course record at the Whitehead event.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjk3NmExY2NjLTVlMDEtNDIyOC1iYWYzLTM2NjJiNmRjOGE5ZTowNGFhZTQ1MS0xZDdhLTQyOWQtODViZS04MGVhZjhkM2Q1NzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Historic Run
Conall McClean (232) set a new course record at the Whitehead event. Photo: Tommy Mahood
![Elisoa Crawford on her way to equalling the female course record.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjkzN2U0MmVlLTA4MDItNGMzNy1iMzYzLWNhYzVhNDhhNTA0NzphYzMwN2VlZS1hNzhjLTRmZWYtYWRkOS1lOTgzYjQzMTY4ZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Historic Run
Elisoa Crawford on her way to equalling the female course record. Photo: Tommy Mahood
![A Seapark runner taking on the challenge.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmJiYTkzMjhlLTBiYTAtNGQwNC05YTE2LThmZThiOGMyMDNjMTo1MmU3Nzg2Ny05NDM1LTQyYzItODUxYS0zNDIxMzJlYjliNTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Historic Run
A Seapark runner taking on the challenge. Photo: Tommy Mahood
![Conall McClean setting the pace](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjc0Y2JkZWM1LTMwN2YtNDI4ZC1iMTQ5LTNhM2RiOGQ4NzY0Mzo5NzFlYTEzNC1iZTE1LTQ2YWEtYjMwNi01ZjcxOGViZDZlNmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Historic Run
Conall McClean setting the pace Photo: Tommy Mahood