Join the Mournes Seven Sevens Mountain Race! ⛰️🏃♂️🏃♀️
📅 Date: Saturday August 3rd 2024
🕣 Registration: 08:30 - 09:30
🕙 Race Start: 10:00
📍 Race HQ: Shimna Integrated College, Newcastle
📏 Distance: 30.5km
⛰️ Ascent: 2600m
🎖️ Race Director: Jim Brown
Event Details:
- Description: Arduous mountain race around the seven highest peaks in the Mournes
- Fitness and Experience: Entrants must have necessary fitness levels and mountain running experience
- Navigation Skills: Essential in bad weather or poor visibility
- Suitability: Not suitable for novices; minimum age of 18
- Organised Walking Event: Lagan Valley Orienteers host a walking event with a 14:00 cut-off @ Ben Crom Dam
Additional Information:
- Course Description: Refer to the BARF website for details
- Parking: Free at Shimna Integrated College, The Lawnfield, King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD
- Toilets: Available on site
- Race Rules: Governed by Athletics NI and FRA rules; minimum safety kit required as per FRA guidelines (FRA Requirements)
