Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 2026 Newry, County Down

47th Mourne Mountain Marathon

A classic two day navigation and endurance event in the stunning Mountains of Mourne. Four classes for all levels of experience.

  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
Mourne Mountains, Newry
47th Mourne Mountain Marathon

08:30

Age 16 & over

£80-£140

  • 2 days fell running + 1000 m ascent

Event overview

Come and test your navigation and endurance skills every September, in the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland. A competitive event for teams of two who can enter one of four classes  - Elite, B, C or D - covering between 35km and 55km over two days.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Teams

Route

  • Check points
  • Circular route
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Headtorch required
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous
  • Navigation required
  • Own water only
  • Rolling start
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free

Location

  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Mountains
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • Chip timing
  • Post-race meal
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Public transport links
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • 300 places
  • Entries not yet open
  • Enter online
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