Glenmore Challenge Running Festival 2025
Saturday, 07 June 2025
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Date & Time
Saturday, 07 June 2025 07:30
Race Venue/Location
Mullaghbuoy, Cooley Peninsula
County
Louth
Country
Ireland
Type
Road Race
Distance
Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10 km, 5 Km, Full Marathon
Timed By
MyRunResults Ltd

The Glenmore Challenge Running Festival 2025

Get ready for an exciting experience at "The Glenmore Challenge" — it's bigger and better than ever!

THE ULTIMATE RUNNING CHALLENGE!!

Choose Your Challenge:

All races will take you through the stunning, unspoiled valley of Glenmore, nestled in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula, known as the land of the Táin Legend. The Half/Full Marathon routes provide breathtaking views overlooking Omeath, Carlingford Lough and the magnificent Mourne Mountains!

Expect fantastic camaraderie and a well-supported environment across all distances!

5k route is FAST & FLAT !! earn yourself a new PB!!

Event Highlights:

  • Unique Medals for All Finishers: Celebrate your achievement with a special medal awarded to every participant.
  • Cash Prizes: 1st Male/Female in all events.
  • Age Category Prizes:1st O40 / O50 / O60 Male/Female in 10M EVENT ONLY
  • Event T-Shirts Available: Don’t miss out on purchasing a memorable event T-shirt!
  • Diverse Distances: Challenge yourself with different distances yearly for a new adventure.
  • Amazing Support: Feel the community spirit as volunteers, supporters, and fellow runners cheer you on throughout the race.
  • Celebrate your achievement: Enjoy a BBQ, and savour a refreshing beer at the finish line!

What You Need to Know:

  • Start Times: The Marathon kicks off at 8.30 AM, while all other races begin at 10:00 AM.
  • Transportation to Start Line: 5K runners will be transported to their starting point. Buses depart promptly at 9:15 AM from the church beside Mullaghbouy Community Centre.
  • 5K:Opened to walkers as well. 5k participants must be aged 13yrs and over
  • Parking Available: Ample parking is provided at Mullaghbouy Community Centre for participants and supporters.
  • Race Pack Collection: Pick up your race packs on race day starting at 7:30 AM at Mullaghbouy Community Centre.
  • Hydration Stations: Stay energized. We encourage runners to be self-sufficient with their hydration to reduce waste however there will be strategically placed hydration stations along each course.

Participation Requirements:

  • Registration Confirmation: Have your registration confirmation ready for easy check-in and number collection.
  • Age Requirements: Participants must meet the specified age requirements.
  • Health Considerations: We recommend a health check-up before taking on longer distances.
  • Marathon cut off finishing time is 6.5 hours

As always, The Maria Goretti Foundation is our nominated charity. 

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