kerry October 14, 2024 Uncategorized

Race Report 2024

This year we returned to the Western Mournes, an area which sees considerably less footfall than the popular central region but one which our course Planner Terry McQueen likes as there are all sorts of interesting features he can use…
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Competitors Running in the Mourne Mountain Marathon 2024
kerry September 20, 2024 Race Results

Results 2024

Click Here For Full Results 2024 Review Us On Racecheck Read Race Report 2024  Winners for each classElite Class1st…………………….Paul Pruzina/Philip Vokes 07:47:532nd…………………..Shane Lynch/Adam Cunningham 08:38:223rd……………………Keith Johnston/Tom Crudgington 10:29:551st Mixed….……….Pippa Dakin/Dom Dakin 11:11:501st Vet……………….Ian Jones/Duncan … Read the rest
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Tess Not Trees x Mourne Mountain Marathon
kerry June 22, 2024 Entries, Event

Trees Not Tees

We’re working with Trees Not Tees, to offer competitors the option to plant a tree instead of receiving a t-shirt! 🌳 Why Trees Not Tees?Trees Not Tees is an innovative initiative aimed at reducing waste and supporting reforestation … Read the…
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Jim Brown - Poems Form A Showbox
kerry June 22, 2024 Uncategorized

The Secret Poet Behind the MMM

Here’s something we bet you didn’t know – our very own Race Director, Jim Brown is a secret poet!During the COVID-19 lockdown, he stumbled upon a treasure trove of poems he had written in the past, tucked away under ……
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Mourne Mountain Marathon 2024 Event Centre Revealed!
kerry June 22, 2024 Blog, Event, News

2024 Event Centre Revealed!

Drum roll please (!)….the event centre for the 2024 Mourne Mountain Marathon will be the Attical GAA Club in the western Mournes.This marks a return to a fantastic venue we last used in 2018, and we couldn’t be more ……
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People at start line of Mourne Mountain Marathon
kerry April 18, 2024 Entries, Event

Entries Open 1st May 2024

We’re back for our 45th year! Entries for the Mourne Mountain Marathon 2024 will open from 1st May to 13th September 2024.As one of the best mountain marathons in the UK, this event promises another year of breathtaking views, ……
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kerry September 28, 2023 Event, News

A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers!

The success of the Mourne Mountain Marathon depends on the volunteer efforts and dedication of many people. Without these people the event would not be the event it is today. We thank each and every volunteer for their time and ……
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Mourne Mountain Marathon 2023
kerry September 26, 2023 Event, News, Race Report

Race Report 2023

It’s been quite a few years since we have had a bad weather mountain marathon weekend, but it arrived with a vengeance this year. Thursday was a lovely day and the marker team worked long hours to get as many…
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Marking up maps at Mourne Mountain Marathon 2023
kerry September 20, 2023 News, Race Results

Results 2023

Due to the heavy rain on Sunday morning we had to remove 2 controls (144 and 138) on the other side of Spences River about half way through the start period for safety.As a result the later starting C ……
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Rucksack with orienteering markers for Mourne Mountain Marathon
kerry September 15, 2023 Event, News

All Set for MMM 2023

This time tomorrow registration will be well underway and many of our competitors will be up at the start, marking up their maps Largest Entry Field For Many YearsWe’ve a massive total of 184 teams entered this year, which ……
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Map Corrections 2023
kerry September 12, 2023 Event, News

Map Corrections 2023

For the event we have map corrections and out of bounds areas that you will need to mark up on your map before the start of each day. All courses are designed to avoid farmland and fields must not be…
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Mourne Mountain Marathon Campsite
kerry September 6, 2023 Event, News

Final Instructions & Car Parking

This year’s competitors will have received an email with a link to our Final Instructions which is also available on the website. If you have entered please read these carefully even if you have done the event many times before.……
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Man sitting in front of camping stove
kerry August 24, 2023 Blog, Event, Training

Gas & Equipment

You might be starting to think about what you need for this year’s Mourne Mountain Marathon. Have a look at our Equipment and Kit List page to make sure you aren’t missing anything.Kit checks will be made before and ……
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Event Centre for Mourne Mountain Marathon Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
kerry July 1, 2023 Event, News

Event Centre Announcement

This year’s event centre and start and finish, will be at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre outside NewcastleThe last time we were there was in 2016, so we’re looking forward to being back to use their excellent facilitiesAccommodation can … Read…
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Girls looking at a map
kerry June 10, 2023 Entries, Event, News

MMM 2023 Now Open For Entries

The 2023 Mourne Mountain Marathon is now open for entries. Come and test your navigation and endurance skills at this year’s Mourne Mountain Marathon – 16th & 17th September 2023.This year we’re delighted to welcome our new partner … Read…
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Two people walking in the Mourne Mountains
kerry May 21, 2023 Entries, Event, News

Early Bird Prize Draw

To encourage early entries, we are raffling a number of great prizes each month (May, June, July & August) to everyone* who has entered to date. For May’s draw we have two sets of Mac in a Sac waterproofs, generously ……
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Mac in a Sac new partner 2023
kerry April 15, 2023 Event, News

New Partner for 2023

We’re delighted to welcome our new partner for 2023 Mac in a Sac, a local company developing high performance packable outer gear for life on the go. This is following our long-term sponsor Dion Jackson from Jackson Sports, retiring ……
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