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Skyrun the Mournes

Name: Skyrun the Mournes
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026

The Skyrun the Mournes will take place in Newcastle on Saturday 10 October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Website

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K

Mourne Skyline®

Mourne Skytrail

Mourne Skyultra®

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Dec 27

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker

Castlewellan - 3 mi from Newcastle

9 mi

Pair up for the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker, a festive 8.5 mile team race through scenic forest, fields and roads with medals and cash prizes for top teams. Post race soup and rolls add a warm, celebratory finish.

Sunday Jul 26

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

Royal Hillsborough - 18 mi from Newcastle

10 km

21 km

Enjoy scenic runs from Hillsborough Castle through wooded trails and historic sights with 10K and half marathon options. Expect themed medals, pacers and a lively event village, all raising funds for Northern Ireland Hospice.

Sat - Sun Sep 19-20

Mourne Mountain Marathon

Mourne Mountains - 8 mi from Newcastle

35 km

55 km

Push your navigation and endurance in the Mourne Mountains at the Mourne Mountain Marathon on 19 and 20 September 2026. Teams of two tackle mountain courses, camp overnight and can choose multi day classes or a six hour score event.