Slieve Martin

Mourne Mountains, United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026

Slieve Martin event

Slieve Martin takes place in County Down on Thursday 30 April 2026. The main course distance is 7.00 km with a climb of 550 m. A short course is listed as 0.00 km. The event carries a difficulty rating of 3 (1,1,1). Race marking is limited to only major junctions. GPS use during the event is not allowed.

Course, kit and controls

Mandatory kit is Level B - Standard and includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. All runners must bring these items. The final kit to be carried during the race will be decided on the day based on conditions and will be advised at registration. Failure to have the required items may lead to denied entry or disqualification; random checks may be carried out.

Entries and volunteering

No entry details have been added yet; entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event. Volunteers are required; non-running volunteers are preferred. To qualify for the end-of-year prize, a person must complete two non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year. Volunteers are encouraged to aim for at least one volunteering role for every ten events they run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7 Km Slieve Martin
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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