NIMRA Granite Peaks (League) 25k

🏞️ NIMRA Granite Peaks 25k – Down (25.1 km) 🏅

Take on the extreme Granite Peaks 25k in County Down! This 25.1 km race features 1,359 m of ascent across challenging Mourne Mountains terrain, ideal for experienced hill runners seeking an advanced adventure.

📅 Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, Co. Down

🎽 Event Overview:

Distance: 25.1 km

Short Course: Not available

Climb: 1,359 metres

Difficulty: Extreme (Difficulty 10 – >1,000 m ascent or >30 km)

Terrain: Extreme hill terrain

Race Marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed: Yes

League: NIMRA

🎟️ Entry Details:

Entry details are not available yet

Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before race day

ENTRY IS THROUGH the NIMRA Website SI Entries Booking Platform

🎒 Mandatory Kit:

Level C – Advanced Kit:

Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

Waterproof full leg cover

Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water

Emergency food

Map of route/area

Compass

All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed on race day depending on conditions and advised at registration. Failure to carry required kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.

📍 Route Description:
The route starts at Tollymore Forest Park and traverses Kings Grave, Trassey Track, Happy Valley, Mourne Wall, Slieve Loughshannagh, Carn Mountain, Ben Crom Dam, Slievelamaghan, Cove & Beg Mountains, and finishes via the Brandy Pad back to Tollymore. Full course details and map available online.

🚗 Getting There:
Directions: Tollymore National Outdoor Centre

🧒 Juniors:
Seniors only race.

🎉 Prizegiving Location:
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (Race HQ)

A true test of endurance and navigation across the Mournes for experienced hill runners! ⛰️🔥