Spelga Skyline 2026

The race will start on the track on the lower slopes of Slievenamuck and will visit 8 summits along the skyline around Spelga reservoir. From Cock Mtn the run to the finish passes below the dam before a last short climb up to the car park. There are two mandatory road crossings but the rest of the course is off-road.

Spelga Skyline

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

310

National League

RACE DETAILS RACE COURSE RACE RESULTS

Course details

Race Date: 2026/07/04

Start Time: 11:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 22.03

Elevation Gain: +1438

Elevation Loss: -1466

Time Limit: 5:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 0

Number of Participants: 150

Championship: NIMRA Championship

About the Race

The Spelga Skyline is a tour of the peaks surrounding Spelga Reservoir in the Mournes. Maybe Ireland's toughest half marathon. Runners will visit Slievenamuck, Ott, Muck, Pigeon Rock, Moughanmore, Eagle, Rocky and Cock Mountains in order, with free route in between except for 2 mandatory road crossings.

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