Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
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Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
The event is a NIMRA Championship race in the Medium category and also counts as an IMRA Leinster Championship race. It is scheduled for 21 June 2026 and is organised by Armagh AC. The course follows the ridge of the Cooley mountains to Slieve Foye and finishes in Carlingford. The route is approximately 10.3 miles with about 3,400 feet of ascent. Navigation and knowledge of the course are essential.
This is a point to point race. A bus transfer will be provided from the registration area in Carlingford to the start for the first 70 entrants; later entrants may need to arrange their own transport to the start. There are multiple checkpoints along the ridge, and a cut off of 1 hour 45 minutes will be strictly enforced at Checkpoint 5. A forest path just after Checkpoint 5 will be out of bounds for this edition.
Full body cover and specific kit are required: waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, map, compass, foil blanket and a fully charged mobile phone. Athletes are recommended to carry water; there will be an option to leave a bottle to be brought to Checkpoint 5. A mandatory kit check will be carried out before boarding the coach to the start. Minimum age for entry is 17. The race is sponsored by Lila’s Outdoors, Armagh. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
