Slieve Donard Race

About this event

The Slieve Donard Race takes runners from the seaside town of Newcastle straight up Northern Ireland's highest peak and back down again. This classic 10km out-and-back climbs 850 metres to the summit of Slieve Donard, earning its reputation as one of the toughest road races in the UK. The route follows tarmac all the way, but the relentless gradient demands hill-running fitness and mental determination. Runners are rewarded with sweeping views across the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea — on a clear day, the summit panorama stretches from the Isle of Man to Scotland. A proper mountain challenge with the convenience of road underfoot, this race attracts strong hill runners looking to test themselves against both the mountain and the clock.

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