Mourne Mountain Marathon 2024

It’s not your average 26 mile marathon! The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a navigational and endurance event for teams of two. At the start of each day teams are presented with a route card listing a number of control markers which are identified by 6-figure map references. They must visit each control in the prescribed order but may choose their own route between each marker. A feature of the event is the overnight camp at which all teams must be self-sufficient with everything being carried throughout the two days of competition. 

Classes (Courses) and Categories 

There are four 2 Day classes/courses of different lengths and difficulty and a 1 Day Score class. For the Elite, B, C & D classes, the fastest team around a set number of control markers over the 2 days wins. For the Score race, the team that collects the most points in six hours wins. 

The event is limited to an entry of 200 teams, which is necessary in order to preserve the essential character of the Mountain Marathon and to ensure that the success of any team should be dependent on their own navigation and judgement. 

The C Class is always very popular (to the point of being full) and we would encourage anyone who has performed well at this level before to move up into the B Class. If you are going to invest a whole weekend to this event you may as well get a good run for your money! 

Runners can select Trees not Tees during registration in place of receiving their t-shirt.