Mourne Way Ultra Marathon 2025

Mourne Way Marathon 1st June 202 Pack Collection and bus to start line https://goo.gl/maps/vxmoxpZ853q4qRuC8 Start time 12pm (pack Collection from 7am – 10:30am) 8 hours to complete Total Length: 42km Total Ascent: 1070m Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79281878 The original and now iconic trail marathon. Now in its 16th Year the Mourne Way Marathon is the benchmark in Marathon trail running in Northern Ireland. From its early days with just a small group of runners to now one of the largest Trail Marathon fields in Ireland, the Mourne Way Marathon is a real bucket list Marathon. After being bussed to the start line in Newcastle you embark on a journey that will take you across every type of terrain imaginable. Along the way you’ll encounter ultra-runners and ½ marathoners as well as challenge walkers and 10kers all heading for the same finish line. Pack Collection and Start The event area, parking and pack collection will be clearly signposted on your arrival to Kilbroney park. The event pack collection will take place from 7am -10:30am on 8th June. At 10:45am you will board a bus and be transported to the start line in Newcastle for your event briefing and start at 12pm sharp. The Route of the Mourne Way Marathon is a linear course. You are bussed to the start location and run home. Enroute you will encounter rocks, mud, sand, gravel, grass and everything in-between. The conditions are ever changing so you need to be prepared. The Route https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79281878 Aid stations Food and water stations will be spread evenly across the course between 1 – 6km Shepherds Lodge Food, Water and medical 2 – 15km Trassey Track. Food, water and medical 3 – 23km Spelga Dam. Food, water and medical 4 – 27km Hen Mountain Track. Food Water Medical 5 – 32km Leitrim Lodge. Food, water and medical 6 – 36km Near Yellow water . Food, water and medical Finding your way As with all the categories the Mourne Way Marathon will be fully way marked. While being able to navigate isn’t completely necessary we encourage everyone to take time to study the course, train on it if possible, carry a map and know how to use it. We encourage the use of GPS and other mapping software such as viewranger. GPX files will be available prior to the event. We will do everything in our power to ensure your kept on track but in the end its your responsibility to follow our guidance and physical markers on the course. Safety and medical We will have a dedicated mountain Check Point Crew located along the course at strategic points. We will monitor and record both your progress and your physical and mental state. If you require medical attention we will task one of our private paramedics to your location if appropriate. Our team will be there if you need them. Cut offs 8 hours to complete The first cut off is the start of the 1/2 marathon route at the mid-way point at 4pm. The 2nd cut will be at the start of the 10k at 6pm. Please remember that you should not aim to just scrape through the cut off times. They are not targets and are strict. 1st Cut off – 21km 4pm 4 hours into the race 2nd Cut off – 32km 6pm 6 hours into race Finish line Cut off – 42km 8pm 8 hours into race At the end of the race you will be welcomed by 100s of fellow runners, spectators, your support crew and the 26 extreme crew that have been with you for the duration of the event. You’ll get a beer or two from Mourne Mountain Brewery, a bite to eat a medal and a t-shirt to wear with pride remember your efforts on the day. We will also have a medical crew and massage team to care for any injuries you’ve picked up along the way.