Tollymore

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 23 Apr 2026

Event Details

The Tollymore event is a mountain run organized by Newcastle AC. It takes place in County Down. The course is 6.60 km long with 350 m of climb. According to the event difficulty rating, it is considered an easy terrain race with less than 200 meters of ascent and under 6 kilometers in distance.

Race Information

The race is marked only at major junctions. The use of GPS devices is not allowed. Participants must bring a specified mandatory kit (Level B - Standard). This kit includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent. The items to be carried during the race will be finalized on the event day based on conditions and announced at registration. Runners must have a means to carry all required kit. Random kit checks may be conducted, and failure to have the required items may result in denied entry or disqualification.

Registration and Volunteering

Entry details for this league event are not yet available; entries typically open a couple of weeks before the event. Volunteers are needed, both in non-running and running capacities. Non-running volunteers must complete two such roles in a calendar year to qualify for end-of-year prizes. Running volunteers should check with the race director about needs, as this role does not count toward the prize qualification. 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
Main Race
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