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Slieve Martin

Name: Slieve Martin
Start: 2026-04-30
End: 2026-04-30
Location: Mourne Mountains

Mourne Mountains, United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026

Slieve Martin

Slieve Martin is a trail race on 30 April 2026 that is part of the Hill and Dale series. The event is based at Kilbroney Forest and uses a route that includes forest paths and open mountain terrain.

The course distance is 8 km with 500 m of climb and is partially marked. The start grid reference is 185 177. A presentation takes place at the Cloughmór Inn in Rostrevor.

Entries are managed through SiEntries with an entry period from 20 March to 29 April 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The published entry count at the time of this notice is 58 participants. Participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026 to take part.

Race rules note that race numbers must be attached to the chest and not to shorts. Competitors must bring full body cover; runners who fail a kit check in poor conditions may be disqualified. The event is organised by Newcastle AC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Mourne Mountains

Race information

Registration

7 km

Main Race

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

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