Glenmore Challenge Running Festival
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About the race
The Glenmore Challenge Running Festival is a multi-distance event on the Cooley Peninsula that routes runners through the Glenmore Valley and nearby coastal and mountain views. The festival offers a range of distances so participants can select the distance that suits them.
Distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 10 mile
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
Longer routes pass views of Omeath, Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. All routes include water stations. Finishers receive a commemorative medal; cash prizes and trophies are awarded to top male and female finishers, and additional age-category and team prizes are available. Parking is provided at Mullaghbuoy Community Centre. The event has a nominated charity, the Maria Goretti Foundation. Permit for the event is pending approval.
Entry fees listed for the event are:
- 5 km €15.00
- 10 km €20.00
- 10 mile €25.00
- Half Marathon €30.00
- Marathon €35.00
The festival notes a community atmosphere and post-race refreshments at the finish area. Route maps are provided for each distance so participants can review course layouts in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
