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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

Event Information

SkyRun the Mournes is a Skyrunning event held in Northern Ireland's Mourne mountains. It features three race distances: Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km), and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km). All races take place on the same date, October 10th, 2026.

Race Distances

Mourne SkyUltra: 50 km, elevation gain 3,500m+, with a 12-hour time limit.
Mourne Skyline: 35 km, elevation gain 2,700m+, with an 8-hour time limit.
Mourne SkyTrail: 20 km, elevation gain 1,300m+, with a 4-hour time limit.

Aid Stations and UTMB Points

The Mourne SkyUltra has two aid stations, and the Mourne Skyline has one aid station. The Mourne SkyUltra awards UTMB points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Website

50 km

Mourne Skyultra

35 km

Mourne Skyline

20 km

Mourne Skytrail

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

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