Cairncastle Classic

Ballygalley, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Cairncastle Classic is a mountain running event organised by NIMRA in County Antrim on Saturday 6 June 2026. The course distance is 16.20 km with a total climb of 620 m. A short course distance is listed as 0.00 km. Race marking is limited to only major junctions. GPS use is not allowed. The event carries an IMRA difficulty rating of 5 (2,1,2) and is described as moderate terrain.

Race requirements, entries and logistics

The event uses Level B mandatory kit. Runners must carry: a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. The final kit to be carried may be confirmed on the day depending on conditions. Failure to have required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification; random kit checks may be carried out. No entry details have been added for this event; entries for league events are usually made available a couple of weeks before the event. Prizegiving location is Ballygalley, Antrim. Volunteering and carpool arrangements are managed through the association’s membership system. Runners must complete two non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end-of-year prizes; volunteering while also running typically does not count toward that requirement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

16 km
Cairncastle Classic - 16.2 Km
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