The Buzzard's Roost

Ballynahinch, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026

Event details

The Buzzard's Roost is scheduled for Saturday 3rd October 2026 in County Down. The race distance is 11.90 km with a total climb of 870 m. A short course is not listed. Only major junctions on the route will be marked. GPS use is not allowed. The event forms part of the Ulster Championship league.

Mandatory kit and race rules

The event requires Level C kit. Required items include a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, foil blanket or bivvy bag, waterproof full leg cover, means to carry at least 500 mL of water, emergency food, and a map and compass. Runners must be able to carry all required kit if requested. The final kit to be carried may be specified on the day and will be advised at registration. Failure to have the required items may result in denial of entry or disqualification; random checks may be carried out.

Entries and volunteering

No entry details are published for this event yet; entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the race. Volunteer roles are managed through the myIMRA system. Two non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year are required to qualify for the end-of-year prize. Organisers prefer non-running volunteers and recommend aiming to volunteer roughly once per ten events entered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
11.90 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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