Glenariffe Mountain Race 'Spud Run'
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Glenariffe Mountain Race 'Spud Run' 2026
Glenariffe Mountain Race is a NIMRA league event organised by Glens Runners in Glenariffe, County Antrim. The event takes place on 14 March 2026 with start and finish at the Glenariffe community and recreation centre. The route is mountain terrain and will be chip timed; only major junctions are marked.
Reported course distance is approximately 6 miles, shown in sources as about 9.3 km and 9.7 km. Reported ascent values differ by source; ascent is given as around 370 to 400 metres. The race is listed as requiring standard Level B kit and additional items commonly specified for mountain events. Required equipment includes waterproof body cover (waterproof coat or jacket and waterproof trousers), hat, gloves, whistle, foil blanket or bivvy bag, a charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, and suitable trail or fell shoes; road trainers are not permitted. Walking poles, headphones, and earbuds are not allowed under NIMRA race guidelines.
Entries are online only. Entry details show age limits from 17 to 99 and entry fees listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. Entries can be substituted online up to 1 March. Random kit checks may be carried out and failure to carry required items can result in denial of entry or disqualification. Route details are published by Glens Runners and on the NIMRA website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
