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Seven Sevens Race

Name: Seven Sevens Race
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2025

The Seven Sevens Race is a challenging mountain running event held in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting from Greenhill YMCA. This 30.5 km race features a demanding 2600m ascent, covering the seven highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains. The 2025 edition follows a clockwise course and is part of the NIMRA Championship Long race series.

It requires participants to have strong fitness and navigation skills due to the open mountain terrain and potential poor weather conditions. The event is not suitable for novices, with a minimum age of 18. Facilities include on-site toilets, but parking is limited to public car parks in Newcastle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

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31 km

30.5km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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