NIMRA League Spread Your Wings Fell Race
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NIMRA LEAGUE Spread Your Wings Fell Race
The event is scheduled for 29 August 2026 at Sandy Brae in the Western Mournes. It is organised by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association and uses Sandy Brae, Attical (263 205) as the race base.
The course distance is 11 km with approximately 768 m of ascent. The route begins on a gravel path, crosses a wall at the cattle pens and climbs to the Big Ol' Boulder (Control point 1 - 267 217) on Slievemageogh. Runners then head north along the broad ridge of Pigeon to the southerly summit (Control point 2 - 264 244). There is a free route choice to the summit of Slievemoughanmore (Control point 3 - 250 242), followed by a descent and a climb to Eagle Mountain (Control point 4 - 245 229). From that summit the course is marked down the edge of the cliffs to finish at Sandy Brae carpark where refreshments are provided.
All competitors must carry a whistle; emergency rations equivalent to at least one mars bar; waterproof garments giving complete body protection; hat, gloves and a foil blanket; and suitable footwear for a mountain race.
Minimum age for entry is 18. Entry fees are listed as Online Entry £15 and On the Day £18. Entries open 6 July 2026 and close 28 August 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
