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Mourne Skyultra 2026

Newcastle, United Kingdom, 10 Oct 2026

50 km skyrunning race based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting at Donard Park and traversing the Mourne Mountains. Official sources describe 3,500 m+ ascent, a 12-hour time limit, and 2 aid stations.

3 distances from 22 to 49 km, up to 3,753 m of climb.

Distances

• 49 km: 49 km, 3753 m of climb, highest point 845 m, 10 Oct 2026.
  50 km skyrunning race based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting at Donard Park and traversing the Mourne Mountains. Official sources describe 3,500 m+ ascent, a 12-hour time limit, and 2 aid stations.

  49 km cut-off times

  • Carrick Cottage, 15.0 km: 10:30
  • Fofanny Dam, 33.0 km: 15:00
  • Finish, 49.1 km: 19:00

  49 km aid stations

  • Carrick Cottage, 15.0 km
  • Fofanny Dam, 33.0 km

  On the course: warm food, water.

  49 km equipment

  • Elasticated bandage (mandatory)
  • Food reserve (mandatory)
  • hat (mandatory)
  • long-sleeved top (mandatory)
  • Minimum 1 litre water capacity (mandatory)
  • Reusable cup / beaker (mandatory)
  • Smartphone (mandatory)
  • Survival blanket (mandatory)
  • torch / headlamp (mandatory)
  • Warm waterproof gloves (mandatory)
  • waterproof jacket with hood (mandatory)
  • waterproof over-trousers (mandatory)
  • whistle (mandatory)
• 33 km: 33 km, 2560 m of climb, highest point 847 m, 10 Oct 2026.
  35 km skyrunning race based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting at Donard Park and using the classic Mourne Skyline route family. Official sources list 2,700 m+ ascent, an 8-hour cutoff, and 1 aid station.

  33 km cut-off times

  • Fofanny Dam, 15.0 km: 12:30
  • Finish, 33.4 km: 17:00

  33 km aid stations

  • Fofanny Dam, 15.0 km

  On the course: warm food, water.

  33 km equipment

  • Elasticated bandage (mandatory)
  • Food reserve (mandatory)
  • hat (mandatory)
  • long-sleeved top (mandatory)
  • Minimum 1 litre water capacity (mandatory)
  • Reusable cup / beaker (mandatory)
  • Smartphone (mandatory)
  • Survival blanket (mandatory)
  • torch / headlamp (mandatory)
  • Warm waterproof gloves (mandatory)
  • waterproof jacket with hood (mandatory)
  • waterproof over-trousers (mandatory)
  • whistle (mandatory)
• 22 km: 22 km, 1395 m of climb, highest point 839 m, 10 Oct 2026.
  20 km skyrunning race based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting at Donard Park and climbing into the Mourne Mountains. Official sources list 1,300 m+ ascent and a 4-hour cutoff; ITRA lists zero aid stations.

  22 km cut-off times

  • Finish, 22.1 km: 14:00

  22 km aid stations

  • Hares Gap, 10.0 km

  On the course: water.