Norn Iron Ultra
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Norn Iron Ultra 100 : event description
Norn Iron Ultra 100 is a point-to-point ultra run of approximately 106 miles along Northern Ireland’s North Antrim coast, starting at Larrybane Quarry in Ballintoy and finishing in Gortin, County Tyrone. The route follows the way‑marked Ulster Way and passes the Causeway Coast, the Giants Causeway, Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, the Sperrins and the Glenshane Pass. Terrain includes bogland, trail, forestry, road and beach, and the route goes directly through the Giants Causeway.
Navigation is by a provided full GPX file; there are no additional route signs or marshals. Runners must carry their own GPS device and will be supplied with an organiser GPS tracker that must be worn throughout the event for live tracking. The event is largely self-sufficient: manned checkpoints/aid stations are placed at about miles 13, 33.5, 49.2, 68.5 and 82, with unmanned water stations near miles 89 and 99. Checkpoints at 33.5 and 68.5 are indoor and offer hot food, hot drinks and snacks; other manned stations offer water and snacks. Three drop bags (small backpack size) may be given at registration and will be transported to mile 33.5, mile 68.5 and the finish.
Entry requirements include being over 18, the ability to be self-sufficient for at least 26 miles, and prior ultra experience over 50 miles is requested. Mandatory kit is checked at registration and includes the supplied GPS tracker, waterproof jacket and trousers, spare clothing, emergency survival bag, whistle, mobile phone and power bank, head torch and spare power, red tail light, two pairs of gloves, capacity to carry at least 1 litre of water, emergency nutrition, a pack and a reusable cup. Walking poles are permitted.
A total time limit of 34 hours applies and intermediate cutoffs are enforced; failure to meet cutoffs will result in retirement. Transport from the finish to the start is organised by the event but seats must be booked at registration. Three recce training runs for registered participants are scheduled before the event and are self‑sufficient group runs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
