Mourne Way Marathon
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Mourne Way Marathon Events - THE OTHER WAY 2027
The 2027 edition of the Mourne Way Marathon Events runs the established Mourne Way routes in the opposite direction to previous years. The change of direction alters how climbs and descents are approached and gives returning participants a different sequence of terrain.
The event is based around Newcastle, Northern Ireland, with the listed location at Donard Car Park, Bryansford Place, Newcastle. The courses use mountain trails, forest tracks and open countryside through the Mourne Mountains, offering sustained off-road terrain and varied footing.
Distances offered
- Ultra Marathon - starts and finishes in Newcastle; route turns at Rostrevor
- Marathon - 42 km; starts and finishes in Newcastle
- Half Marathon - starts at Fofanny Car Park and finishes in Newcastle
Course layout notes for 2027 include a marathon turn at Fofanny Car Park where runners retrace the route back to Newcastle. The ultra route does not use the Long Road section at Spelga for 2027 and instead includes a section over Speltha Mountain. The half marathon begins high in the mountains, with participants transported to the mountain start before following the Mourne Way back to Newcastle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
