NIMRA Champs / Cairncastle Classic 16.2K

🏞️ Cairncastle Classic 2026 🏃‍♂️

A NIMRA Championship medium-distance race in Antrim.

📅 Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 County: Antrim

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 16.2 km

Climb: 620 m

Difficulty: 5 – Moderate terrain, 6–10 km sections

Race Marking: Major junctions only

GPS: Not allowed

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard):

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff, gloves, whistle

Charged mobile phone (emergency number stored)

Foil blanket / bivvy bag

💰 Entry: Not yet announced (usually opens a few weeks before event)

🗺 Organisers: NIMRA – part of NIMRA Championships (medium distance)
🔗 More info: NIMRA Cairncastle Classic

🏁 Prizegiving: Ballygalley, Antrim

A solid challenge with classic Northern Irish hills – ideal for testing mid-distance mountain running! 🌄