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Skyrun the Mournes

Name: Skyrun the Mournes
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

SkyRun the Mournes is a premier skyrunning event held in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland, featuring three challenging races: the Ultra (50 km), Skyline (35 km), and SkyTrail (20 km). Participants can enjoy stunning mountain scenery while tackling significant elevation gains, with the Ultra offering over 3,500 meters of ascent. The event is part of the Skyrunner® World Series and includes aid stations, race cut-offs, and opportunities to earn UTMB points. It attracts trail runners of various experience levels, providing a unique opportunity to conquer the iconic Mourne Mountains in a competitive and scenic setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Website

50 km

3500 m+

Mourne Skyultra®

35 km

2700 m+

Mourne Skyline™

20 km

1300 m+

Mourne Skytrail™

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

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