Coast 2 Coast - Mourne Marathon
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About the race
The Bridgedale Mourne Coast 2 Coast is a point to point mountain marathon that crosses the Mourne Mountains and reaches the summit of Slieve Donard. The route begins in Rostrevor and finishes in Donard Park, Newcastle. The advertised distance is 42 km.
Runners follow the Mourne Way and pass through forest trails, open mountain tracks and remote valleys before reaching Trassey Track. The course climbs into the High Mournes toward the summit of Slieve Donard and then descends to the finish in Donard Park. The route combines runnable trail sections, sustained climbs, technical ground and frequently changing terrain.
The event description notes significant elevation gain and mountain conditions that affect the course. The organiser lists technical sections, steep climbs and off road stretches across varied landscape. The event is ITRA certified.
Practical details given by the organiser include the event location as Donard Park, Newcastle, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Northern Ireland, BT33 0SE, United Kingdom, and a listed entry price of £99. The organiser states there are no refunds and that changes must be made at least four days before the event. The event is presented as a single marathon distance on a coast 2 coast course across the Mourne range. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.