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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 NIMRA Championship long race covers approximately 30.5 km with an ascent of 2600 meters, following a clockwise route around the seven highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains. The race demands high fitness and navigation skills, especially in poor weather, making it unsuitable for novices.

Participants must be at least 18 years old. Facilities include on-site toilets, but parking is limited to public car parks in Newcastle. The event is organized by B.A.R.F.

and adheres to Athletics NI and FRA safety rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

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30 km

2600 m+

30.5km

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

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