Seven Sevens Race

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 8 Aug 2026

Seven Sevens Race

The race takes place in County Down. The event covers a 31 km distance with a total climb of 2800 meters. The event difficulty is rated as moderate terrain, with a distance between 6 km and 10 km for the graded section. The course will be marked only at major junctions, and the use of GPS devices is not allowed.

Mandatory Kit

All runners are required to bring specific items. The mandatory kit list includes:

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Hat or buff
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
  • Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Runners must have the means to carry all the kit, as the items to be carried during the race will be finalized on the day based on conditions and announced at registration. Failure to have the required items may lead to denial of entry or disqualification, and random checks may be carried out.

The event is organized by BARF (Belfast Association of Rockclimbers and Fellrunners). No entry details have been added yet, and entries for league events typically open a couple of weeks before the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

31 km
Seven Sevens
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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