Seven Sevens Race 2026

This is an arduous mountain race on open mountains around the seven highest peaks in the Mournes and entrants should have the necessary required fitness levels and experience before submitting an entry. In bad weather or poor visibility navigation skills and experience is an essential requirement for all entrants. This is not a suitable race for novices or new entrants to the sport of mountain running. The race organisers reserve the right to refuse a starting place to anybody whom they deem to not have the requisite experience and/or fitness. The minimum entry age is 18.

NOTE: There is a walking event held on the same day organised by Lagan Valley Orienteers. Please do not enter the race unless you are capable of meeting the cut-off time of 14:00 @ Ben Crom Dam.

Course

The course will be ANTICLOCKWISE this year. For a description of the course, please see the BARF website.

Parking

There is limited parking at Shimna College, please consider car-sharing wherever possible.

Toilets

Toilets and showers will be available at race HQ

Race Rules

This race will be run under Athletics NI and FRA rules. The minimum safety kit to be carried will be as described on the FRA website. Click here for further information: FRA requirements for Runners

Withdrawals

Are allowed up to the closing date and will be refunded the entry fee minus £3 to cover costs. Notify us via the email address above.

Event Cancellation

If we have to cancel the event for whatever reason we will refund the entry fee minus £3 to cover costs.