NIMRA Granite Peaks Ultra 80k
- Description:
- NIMRA Granite Peaks Ultra 80k
- County:
- Down
- Date:
- Sunday 25th May, 2025
- Time:
- 06:00
- Climb (m):
- 4462
- Distance (km):
- 80.70
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- No
- 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.
- Entry details:
- No entry details have been added for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event
- Route Description:
- PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOT OPEN YET,
ENTRY WILL BE THROUGH NIMRA WEBSITE BOOKING PLATFORM...
2024 Race results
ABOUT THE RACE
The Granite Peaks Ultra (80km) event starts at 6:00am on Sunday 25th May 2025 at Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, to the rear of the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.
After a tour of both Tollymore and Donard Forests (approximately 30km) it makes its way towards the Kings Grave (Tollymore Forest), 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 to Hares Gap before climbing up and over Slieve Bearnagh, climbing Meelmore (for the second time) before descending towards the sheep pen at the top of the Trassey Track. From there the route follows Trassey Track and back into Tollymore Forest, past Kings Grave again and on to the finish line at the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
ROUTE AND PROFILE MAP (coming soon) - Getting There:
- For direction to Tollymore National Outdoor Centre... tollymore.com
- Juniors:
- This is a Seniors only race
- Organisers Instructions:
- PLEASE NOTE:
2025 Team Ireland representative opportunities
This race is a Trials race for the 25 September 2025: Canfranc World Mountain Running Association Championships
NIMRA are hosting the Granite Peaks Ultra (80km) on Sunday May 25th, starting at Tollymore Forest Park.
80k Ultra starts at 06:00AM
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 National 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
