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:

• 5K Route map
• 10K Route map
• 10 Mile Route map
• Half Marathon Route map
• Marathon Route map

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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