Slieve Martin

Mourne Mountains, United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026

Event Overview

Slieve Martin is a mountain running event taking place on Thursday, 30th April 2026, in County Down. It is organised by Newcastle AC as part of the Hill & Dales League.

Course Details

The event covers a 7 km distance with a total climb of 550 m. No short course is offered. The race marking policy specifies that only major junctions on the route will be marked. The use of GPS devices is not permitted.

Event Requirements

The event has a difficulty rating of 3 (Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km). All participants are required to bring mandatory Level B kit. This kit includes:

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Hat or buff
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored
  • Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent Runners must have the means to carry all required kit. The specific items to be carried during the race will be confirmed on the event day based on conditions. Failure to have the required items may result in denied entry or disqualification, and random checks may be performed.

Registration and Volunteering

No entry details are currently available for this event; entries for league events typically open a few weeks beforehand. Volunteers are needed, and participants are encouraged to volunteer at least once for every ten events they run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
Long Course
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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