The Mourne Way Marathon




The Mourne Way Marathon The 2010 Mourne Way Marathon will be on Saturday 12 June 2010. In addition to the Marathon there will also be an “Ultra Marathon” which will be an out and back format along part of the route of the Mourne Way Marathon, a Half Marathon and a 10k run / walk incorporated into the route – these races, like the Marathon, will also finish in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. There will also be a “Challenge Walk” on the day along the full 26 mile route of the Mourne Way. The route of the Mourne Way Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Challenge Walk DOES NOT cross the tops of any mountains. It traverses the foothills of the mountains as opposed to crossing them. You will be able to enjoy the views of the mountains without having to climb them. The main event will see competitors race the 26 miles of the Mourne Way from Newcastle to Rostrevor, Co Down. This route is a linear route, almost entirely off road, traversing the foothills of the Mourne Mountains passing Tollymore Forest, Fofanny Dam, Spelga Dam, Leitrim Lodge and Yellow Water before arriving at the finish in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor. The route will be fully waymarked. The Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a unique; largely granite landscape shaped by ice and man, with stunning vistas of coast, sea and countryside and all competitors will get a chance to take in these sights along the route. Entries Open: Tuesday 5th January 2010 at 00:00 Entries Close: Tuesday 1st June 2010 at 23:59 Courses: Mourne Way Ultra Marathon – 52 miles; Mourne Way Marathon – 26 miles; Mourne Way Half Marathon – 13 miles; Mourne Way – 10K; Mourne Way Challenge Walk – 26 miles Entries so Far: 44 Participants Entry Fees: All charges for this event will be made in Pounds Sterling Entry Fees: Mourne Way Ultra Marathon - 52 miles: £50.00 Mourne Way Marathon - 26 miles: £45.00 Mourne Way Half Marathon - 13 miles: £35.00 Mourne Way - 10K: £20.00: Mourne Way Challenge Walk - 26 miles: £45.00 THE FIRST 25 ENTRIES TO THE MARATHON RUN AND THE FIRST 25 ENTRIES TO THE HALF MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A FREE BUFF WHICH WILL BE POSTED PRIOR TO THE EVENT!! All enquiries regarding entries to Event Organiser Ian Cumming/Rowan Mcmahon Email: info@mournewaymarathon.com Accommodation - Seaview Apartment Accommodation - Newcastle Apartment