IMRA Slieve Donard 10K

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🏔️ 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. 🧭🌄

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