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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Newcastle
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £60
  • Past event

Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

true cost £190

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Decision summary

Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon at a glance

Entry fee
£60

Lower than 5% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
69/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
19 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Trail, Road
Scenery
Countryside, Mountain, Historic, Forest, Moorland, Coastal

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon?

The Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 535 m.

Where does the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon route go?

The Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon route starts at Above Spelga Dam. Underfoot, expect a trail course. The setting includes countryside and mountain. Launched in 2009 as Ireland's first mass-participation off-road (trail) marathon.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Mountain
  • Historic
  • Forest
  • Moorland
  • Coastal

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Scenic Tour
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Road
Elevation character
Hilly
Source-stated ascent
535 m
Net elevation
535 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Access and course status

Start
Above Spelga Dam

Course facts

Notable features
  • Launched in 2009 as Ireland's first mass-participation off-road (trail) marathon

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£60
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£190
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 69Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Half Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £60, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £190 including modelled travel and accommodation.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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