IMRA Slieve Donard 10K
🏔️ Slieve Donard – Irish Championship / Irish Uphill League 🏃♂️
A technical 10 km uphill race on Slieve Donard, requiring strong fitness and navigation skills.
📅 Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 County: Down
🎽 Event Overview:
Distance: 10 km
Climb: 850 m
Difficulty: 8 – Difficult Terrain (>500 m ascent, 6–10 km sections)
Race Marking: Only major junctions marked; navigation required
GPS: Not allowed
🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced):
Waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams, full waterproof trousers
Hat or buff, gloves, whistle
Charged mobile phone
Foil blanket / bivvy bag
Minimum 500 mL water, emergency food
Map & compass
📝 Route & Rules:
Start: Newcastle Centre (Main Street), finish: Donard Park football pitches
Must visit checkpoints in order: Saddle Cairn, Summit, Quarry Gate
No crossing Mourne Wall or taped-off areas
No headphones or poles allowed
Cut-off: 75 mins to Saddle Cairn
Summit is not the finish—all runners must descend to Donard Park
💡 Notes:
Part of IMRA All-Ireland Championships and Irish Uphill League
Trial race for Snowdon International 2026
High level of fitness and navigation skills essential
🔗 More info & entry: IMRA Slieve Donard
🔗 Snowdon Race trial info: Snowdon International
This is a serious mountain challenge, not for beginners—think technical climbs, rough terrain, and careful navigation. 🧭🌄
