Nimra Run for Rescue Trail Race

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The NIMRA Run for Rescue Trail Race is a hilly trail race held at Tollymore Forest Park on Saturday 6 December 2025. The route is approximately 10 km, and it will be marked and marshalled for all competitors. The event is organised by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association. Entry is by voluntary donation to Mourne Mountain Rescue.

Event details

  • Minimum age: 17 or older.
  • Entries open: 1 November 2025.
  • Entries close: 4 December 2025 at 21:00.
  • Entries so far: 214 participants.

The entry fee is taken as a voluntary donation on the day and all proceeds will go to Mourne Mountain Rescue. After the race, the NIMRA 2025 Championship prize giving will take place, followed by a small number of spot prizes. Registration and entries are handled through the SiEntries system. The event location is Tollymore Forest Park (what3words: send.patrolled.trailer). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Approximately 10 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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