Denis Rankin Round Relay
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Denis Rankin Round Relay
The Denis Rankin Round Relay is a team relay around the Denis Rankin Round, starting and finishing in Donard Park, Newcastle. The underlying Denis Rankin Round is a circuit of Mourne peaks over 400 m, covering approximately 90 km and 6500 m of ascent, normally completed within 24 hours. This relay divides the route into five legs and runs the course in a clockwise direction.
Teams consist of three to five people, with participants allowed to run a maximum of two legs. One GPS tracker is issued per team and must be handed to the next runner at each changeover. The event is self-supported and self-navigated; changeover points are not fully marshalled and teams must be self-sufficient. A marshal team will be available in Donard Park to manage tracker collection and provide support for starters and finishers, and a mobile support team will move between changeover points.
Minimum safety kit follows FRA mandatory items, including waterproof whole body cover, hat, gloves, whistle, a map covering the route and compass, a thermal foil blanket or bag, and a charged mobile phone. GPS devices are permitted for navigation. The relay is intended for experienced mountain and trail runners.
Additional notes: the event is subject to permit, teams are responsible for their own transport and any access charges, the entry fee is £50 per team, and minimum age is 18. DRR club rules require five runners for official ratification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
