Loughshannagh Horseshoe
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Loughshannagh Horseshoe
The Loughshannagh Horseshoe is a mountain running event held in County Down as part of the Hill and Dales League. This race is organized by Newcastle AC and follows a route through mountain terrain. Only major junctions on the course are marked, and the use of GPS devices for navigation is not permitted during the event.
The race follows a single distance:
- 6.90 km route with 560 m of climbing.
Participants are required to carry Level B mandatory safety kit due to the nature of the terrain and environment. This kit consists of a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, and a whistle. Additionally, runners must carry a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, as well as a foil blanket, bivvy bag, or an equivalent emergency shelter.
The event is integrated into the local mountain running structure and is associated with the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association. Registration is handled through the Irish Mountain Running Association system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
