Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
Liberties Of Carlingford, Ireland • 21 Jun 2026
Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
This mountain race, organised by Armagh AC, is part of the NIMRA Championship and also counts as an IMRA Leinster Championship race. The route is point to point, following the ridge of the Cooley mountains to Slieve Foye and finishing in Carlingford main street.
The course measures about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) with approximately 3,400 ft (1,000 m) of ascent, depending on route choices. Navigation skills and local knowledge are essential because the terrain can be affected by mist and poor weather. A forest path just after Checkpoint 5 will be out of bounds this year; this will be confirmed at the race briefing. Checkpoint sequence includes Anglesey Mountain, Clermont, Black Mountain, Carnawaddy Mountain cairn, Windy Gap, Slieve Foye, and the Carlingford finish. A cut off of 1 hour 45 minutes will be strictly enforced at Checkpoint 5.
Full body cover and essential kit are required: waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, map, compass, foil blanket and a fully charged mobile phone. Competitors may leave a water bottle to be brought to Checkpoint 5. A free coach transfer to the start is provided for the first 70 entrants; there are no entries on the day. Minimum age is 17 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.