Scrabo
Downpatrick, United Kingdom • 20 Aug 2026
Event summary
Scrabo is a mountain running event in County Down scheduled for Thursday 20 August 2026. The course length is 6.30 km with a total climb of 360 m. A short course is not listed.
Course and rules
The course will have only major junctions marked. GPS devices are not allowed. The event organiser is NIMRA. Entry details were not published; entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event.
Safety and mandatory kit
This event requires Level B - Standard mandatory kit. Items listed as required are a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. Runners must be able to carry the kit during the race. The exact kit to be carried on the day may be finalised depending on conditions and will be advised at registration. Failure to have the required items may result in being denied entry or disqualified; random kit checks may be carried out.
Volunteering and practical notes
Non-running volunteers must complete two roles in a calendar year to qualify for the end of year prize. Participants are advised to aim to volunteer at least once for every ten events they run. Carpool and volunteer sign-on are managed via the organiser’s systems. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.