NIMRA Granite Peaks Ultra 50k
- Description:
- NIMRA Granite Peaks Ultra 50k
- County:
- Down
- Date:
- Saturday 20th April, 2024
- Time:
- 09:00
- Climb (m):
- 2996
- Distance (km):
- 50.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level C - Advanced
- 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 bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Route Description:
- PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THIS EVENT. ENTRY IS THROUGH NIMRA WEBSITE BOOKING PLATFORM...
ENTER RACE HERE... ENTRIES OPEN
ABOUT THE RACE
The Granite Peaks Ultra (50km) event starts at 9:00am on 20th April 2024 at Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, just outside the rear of the Tollymore Outdoor Centre.
From there it makes its way down the hill, turning right at the bottom and heading over Parnell’s Bridge towards the Kings Grave, and beyond to Trassey Track.
The route continues up Trassey Track turns right once through the upper stile and heads for Happy Valley where it follows the track up to cross the Mourne Wall at the col between Meelmore and Meelbeg, proceeding in an anti-clockwise direction following the wall to the dam at Silent Valley.
The race will continue up the access road alongside the Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs climbing the steps and making its way to the Slieve Binnian summit, via the Slievelamaghan/ Binnian col where it will follow the Mourne Wall down to the track at the edge of Annalong Wood.
From there it will go up the track past the Blue Lough to Slievelamaghan and make its ways to The Brandy Pad, via Cove Mountain and Slieve Beg. It continues in an easterly direction to reach the Mourne Wall at the foot of Rocky where it again will turn left towards the Bog of Donard before ascending Slieve Donard, Commedagh, Slieve Corragh and Slievenaglogh.
At which point it descends in the direction of Hares Gap where it will cross at the stile (above Hares Gap) descending what is lovingly referred to as the ‘green ramp’ back on to Trassey Track heading back into Tollymore Forest to the finish line.
SEE MAP TAB FOR ROUTE AND PROFILE - Getting There:
- For direction to Tollymore Outdoor Centre... tollymore.com
- Organisers Instructions:
- ENTER RACE HERE...
ENTRIES OPEN
NIMRA are hosting the Granite Peaks Ultra (50km) on April 20th, at Tollymore Forest Park.
Ultra starts at 9:00AM
For full details of the race, including course details, route maps, kit requirements and race entry links visit
Granite Peaks Ultra website - Prizegiving Location:
- Tollymore Outdoor Centre (Race HQ)
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
