Mourne Mountain Marathon
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Mourne Mountain Marathon
This is a two-day team event focused on endurance and navigation, taking place in the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. It is described as Ireland's only two-day endurance and navigation event. Participants camp overnight and must be self-sufficient.
Classes and Format
Teams of two compete across several categories. The main event has four categories (Elite, B, C, D), where the fastest team to visit a set number of control markers over two days wins. These courses cover between 35 km and 55 km. There is also a separate one-day Score class, where teams aim to collect the most points within a six-hour time limit.
Practical Details
The event uses SPORTident electronic timing. Participation costs £110 per two-person team (£75 for U23 and Adult-Junior teams). The one-day Score class costs £40 per team. Registration is limited to 200 teams. The entry fee includes a t-shirt and a car sticker. Refreshments are provided at the end of the second day. There is a flexible start time on the first day. Partners for the event include Mac in a Sac and Lila's Outdoors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
