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Pat Dunbar Memorial Race

Hilltown, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

Event Details

The Pat Dunbar Memorial is a mountain running race organized by NIMRA (Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association) as part of the NIMRA League for medium-distance events. It takes place in County Down, with the prizegiving located at Carrick Little in the Mournes.

Course Information

The race is a 13 km mountain run with a total climb of 700 meters. There is no short course option available for this event. The route is considered to be of moderate difficulty. Race marking is limited to only major junctions. The use of GPS devices is not allowed.

Mandatory Kit

Participants must carry Level B mandatory kit, which includes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Hat or buff
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored
  • Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
United Kingdom Northern Ireland Hilltown

Race information

Registration
13 km
Long Course
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