Slieve Gullion Mountain Race

Event Information

The Slieve Gullion Mountain Race takes place in County Armagh. The event is organized by Armagh AC as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and the NIMRA Championships.

Course Details

The course covers a distance of 6.30 km with a total climb of 320 meters. The race difficulty is classified as moderate terrain. The route is not fully marked; only major junctions are indicated. The use of GPS devices is not allowed.

Mandatory Kit

All runners must bring a specific set of mandatory equipment to the event, categorized as Level B - Standard kit. This includes:

• Waterproof jacket
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Runners must also have the means to carry all this kit. The specific items to be carried during the race will be finalized on the day based on conditions and announced at registration. Random kit checks may be conducted, and failure to have the required items may result in denied entry or disqualification.

Registration and Championships

Entry details for the event are not yet available. Entries for league events typically open a few weeks before the race date.

To compete in the IMRA Ulster Championships race series and/or the NIMRA Championships race series, runners must complete their IMRA and/or NIMRA membership for 2026 prior to entering their first race to be included in the overall championship results.

Volunteers

The event relies on volunteers. Running at least one volunteer role for every ten events run is encouraged. Non-running volunteer roles count towards qualifying for end-of-year prizes, while volunteering and running concurrently does not. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.