Where can I find the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksMourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) 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 £210
Decision summary
Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:26/km
- Entry fee
- £80
- Typical conditions
- 69/100
- Evidence depth
- 34 verified facts
8:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 0% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Fell, Road
- Scenery
- Mountain, Countryside, Historic, Forest, Moorland, Coastal
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains)?
The Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 1,070 m.
Where does the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) route go?
The Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) route starts at Donard Park, Newcastle and finishes at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. Underfoot, expect off-road trail: forest tracks, mountain paths, open moorland and farmland, with rocky and grassy sections; road shoes are discouraged. It passes Mourne Mountains, Donard Park, Mourne Way trail, Kilbroney Park and Carlingford Lough. Launched in 2009 as Ireland's first mass-participation off-road (trail) marathon.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Historic
- Forest
- Moorland
- Coastal
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
- Charity
Terrain
- Trail
- Fell
- Road
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 1,070 m
- Net elevation
- 1,137 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- 400
- Field cap
- 400
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 8 hours
- ITRA points
- 2 points
Access and course status
- Start
- Donard Park, Newcastle
- Finish
- Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Off Road trail: forest tracks, mountain paths, open moorland and farmland, with rocky and grassy sections; road shoes are discouraged.
- Landmarks
- Mourne Mountains, Donard Park, Mourne Way trail, Kilbroney Park, Carlingford Lough
- Notable features
- Launched in 2009 as Ireland's first mass-participation off-road (trail) marathon
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £80 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £210 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 69Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Mourne Way Marathon (Newcastle / Mourne Mountains) cost?
The adult entry fee is £80, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £210 including modelled travel and accommodation.