🏞️ Donard Race
📍 County: Down
📅 Date: Saturday, 31st May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00
📏 Distance & Climb
Distance: 10.00 km
Climb: 850 m
Difficulty: 8 (Difficult terrain, >500m ascent, 6-10 km)
🧭 Route & Marking
Marking: No route markings, free route choice
Navigation: Required, especially on descent
Key Points:
CP1: Saddle cairn (351280)
CP2: Summit (357277)
CP3: Quarry Gate (371293)
Mourne Wall: Do not cross at the top of Quarry 371293
🧰 Mandatory Kit – Level C (Advanced)
Waterproof jacket with 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
Minimum 500mL water
Emergency food
Map of route/area
Compass
❗ Kit checks at the start and finish, non-compliance = disqualification.
💶 Entry Info
Entry Opens: Monday, 26th May 2025, 09:00
Entry Closes: Friday, 30th May 2025, 18:00
Entry Cost:
€7 for seniors
€5 for over 65s and under 18s
Entry Limit: None
Minimum Age: 16
🚗 Getting There
Registration: Newcastle Centre (09:30am - 10:45am)
Start: Newcastle Centre
Finish: Donard Park (subject to permits)
Safety: Ensure correct parking and environmental respect
🏆 Prizegiving Location
Location: O'Hares Bar, Newcastle
Time: 1:30pm