Mourne Mountain Marathon
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Mourne Mountain Marathon
The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a two-day endurance and navigation event held in the Mourne mountains in County Down. The organiser is NIMRA. The event is scheduled in September and is described as open to all categories from novice to elite. The organiser lists the total distance as 99.00 km and a climb of 999 m. The event difficulty is marked as "Extreme." The route is not marked and GPS use is allowed.
Course, rules and kit
The event is an endurance navigation race over mountainous terrain. The organiser requires Level C mandatory kit. Required items include a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams, hat or buff, gloves, whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, a foil blanket or bivvy bag, waterproof full leg cover, means to carry at least 500 mL of water, emergency food, a map of the route or area, and a compass. The event is managed under IMRA/organiser rules and safety guidance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
