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Skyrun the Mournes

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

SkyRun the Mournes is a three-race skyrunning event set in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. It features the Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km) and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km). Elevation gains range from about 1,300m to over 3,500m, with cut-offs of 12, 8 and 4 hours respectively.

Race logistics include two aid stations for the Ultra and one for the Skyline, while the SkyTrail offers a finisher beer. UTMB points label the Ultra as Grand Tour of the Mournes and the Skyline as Classic Mournes race; SkyTrail is billed as Conquer Slieve Donard. The event is now part of the Skyrunner World Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

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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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