The Buzzard's Roost

OCT
3
2026
A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.
Sat 3 Oct 2026

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The Buzzard's Roost

The Buzzard's Roost is a mountain running event in County Down scheduled for Saturday 3 October 2026. The course covers a distance of 11.90 km with a total climb of 870 m. Marking on the route is limited to only major junctions and the use of GPS devices is not allowed.

Distances:

  • 11.90 km with 870 m climb
  • Short course: 0.00 km (no short course)

The race is organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and the NIMRA League (Medium Distance). Competitors who wish to be included in the IMRA Ulster Championships or NIMRA League results must hold the appropriate IMRA and/or NIMRA membership for 2026 before entering their first race.

Mandatory kit is Level C - Advanced and includes a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams; hat or buff; gloves; whistle; charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored; foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent; waterproof full leg cover; means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water; emergency food; map of route/area; and compass.

Carpooling options are managed through the event login system. At the time of the listing there are no lift requests registered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Buzzards Roost (lamagan and Binnian)

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