Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
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Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race
The Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race is a mountain running event held on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Carlingford. It is a NIMRA Championship race and also forms part of the IMRA Leinster Championship. The route follows the Cooley ridge to Slieve Foye and finishes in Carlingford, covering approximately 10.3 miles with about 3,400 feet of ascent. Navigation and local course knowledge are essential; the terrain can be affected by poor visibility and mist.
The race is point-to-point. A coach transfer to the start is provided for the first 70 registered entrants; later entrants may need alternative transport to the start depending on numbers. There is no on-the-day entry. The minimum age to enter is 17 years. Entry fees shown are £13 for ANI affiliated runners and £15 for unaffiliated runners.
Mandatory kit includes full body cover, waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, map, compass, foil blanket and a fully charged mobile phone. Water is recommended; there is a facility to leave a bottle to be brought to checkpoint 5. A kit check will be carried out before boarding the coach. Checkpoints on the route include Anglesey Mountain, Clermont, Black Mountain, Carnawaddy Mountain, Windy Gap (a cut-off time at this checkpoint will be strictly enforced), Slieve Foye and the finish in Carlingford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
