The Buzzard's Roost

Event Details

The Buzzard's Roost is a mountain running race scheduled for Saturday, 3rd October 2026 in County Down. The race distance is 11.90 km with a total climb of 870 m. It is organized by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and the NIMRA League (Medium Distance).

Course Information

The event has no short course option. The race difficulty is rated as 3 (1,1,1), described as Easy Terrain, with less than 200m of ascent and under 6km. Please note that this difficulty rating appears to contradict the provided distance and climb figures for the main event. Race marking will only be provided at major junctions, and the use of GPS devices is not allowed.

Mandatory Kit

A Level C - Advanced kit list is mandatory for all runners. The full list must be brought to the race, though the specific items to be carried during the event will be finalized on race day based on conditions. The list includes:

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry at least 500 mL of water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

Runners must also have a means to carry all this kit. Random checks may be carried out, and failure to have the required items may lead to denied entry or disqualification.

Registration and Participation

Entry details have not yet been added; entries for league events typically open a couple of weeks before the event. To be included in the overall IMRA Ulster Championships or NIMRA League results, runners must complete their respective 2026 memberships prior to entering their first race in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.