Pat Dunbar Memorial (NIMRA League Race)
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 10th April 2026 at 18:00.
| Affiliated | £12.00 | |
| Unaffiliated | £14.00 |
NIMRA League Race
Organised by Newry AC
Kindly sponsored by Murdock Building Supplies
Registration: 9.30 – 10.45 am Leitrim Lodge
Race Start: 11 am
Distance: 13k/8miles
Ascent: 682m/2240ft
Race Director: Paul Le Blanc
Parking: Leitrim Lodge carpark
Route Description
Race start shall be beyond the bridge on the path. The race follows the Mourne Way back towards Rostrevor
through the gate at Batt's Wall. After 1.2km at Yellow Water junction GR 211225, turn left up the hill and 400
metres up the hill at the next junction keep left in northerly direction following forest road then path
for 1km. When you cross the wall, follow up hill on the left hand side of the wall for 0.75km until you get to
manned CP1 on left hand side of wall GR 224233. Use the stone steps to cross the wall, over
Tievedockaragh, down to the corner of the forest GR 223227, then take the down hill path through the forest to unmanned CP2 GR 219222. Turn left following the forest road up to sheep pens and then follow the river keeping it on the left hand side until river-wire fence junction, manned CP3 GR 229224. Follow the fence line and cross after 0.5km at the fence corner, head north towards Pierce's Castle summit, manned CP4 GR 234239. From here head in a north direction to Rocky summit where you get to the final manned CP5 GR234259, from Rocky summit it's downhill to finish at Leitrim lodge.
WHILST MAJOR JUNCTIONS ARE MARKED THE COURSE IS NOT FULLY MARKED! This is a mountain race and some navigation may be required.
Equipment
All runners must carry;
a) Whistle
b) Compass
c) Map of the entire course (Mournes Outdoor Pursuits Map)
d) Emergency rations equivalent to one mars bar (minimum)
e) Waterproof garments affording complete body protection
f) Hat, gloves and a foil blanket
Click here for further information: Fellrunner.org.uk/FRA-Requirements
Please bring the listed kit with you; runners will be advised of any adjustments to the kit list at registration. Runners will have their kit checked prior to the start.
Marshals
This race will use a combination of checkpoint dibbers and marshals.
Retirements
All retiring runners should report to the nearest marshal’s post (if possible), return by the safest, direct route and must report to the race organisers at the finish.
Toilets NOT provided.
Please Note This race will be run under Athletics NI rules.
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