SkyRun the Mournes

12/10/2026

2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series culminates at another INCREDIBLE instalment of SkyRun the Mournes in Northern Ireland! ⛰️

Near-perfect autumnal conditions faced runners across three epic SkyRaces on Saturday, including the tenth edition of the iconic Mourne Skyline. Read our in-depth race reports over on the website now, to get the lowdown on how the racing played out in the atmospheric Mountains of Mourne on Saturday: https://www.skyrunninguk.com/news/2026-skyrun-the-mournes-report

And STAY TUNED for the final Overall Series ranking updates, which will be live later this week! 📊

12/10/2026

Race images NOW LIVE! 📸

Say cheese! 😁 Race images from Saturday are now available to purchase here: https://biggerpicture.photography/event/1312

Don’t delay: Buy before the end of Thursday for a 10% discount! 💰

Stay tuned for more image highlights in the coming days from our talented trio of local photographers Erin Walker, Darragh Loughran & Rad Szopinski 🙌

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Race images coming 🔜

Photo galleries featuring stunning images like these, captured by our talented trio of local photographers Erin Walker, Darragh Loughran & Rad Szopinski will be online and available to purchase tomorrow! 🖼️

Be sure to purchase here before the end of Thursday to save 10% 💸 https://biggerpicture.photography/event/1312

08/10/2026

🎶 All in all, it’s just another, CLIMB on the wall! 🧱⛰️😁

On Saturday, the 2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series culminates at SkyRun the Mournes, with the Series Finals race being duked out at the tenth edition of the ! 💥

Read our detailed previews now live on the website to get the scoop on the one’s to watch come race day, ft. links to the GPS tracking: https://www.skyrunninguk.com/news/2026-skyrun-the-mournes-preview

THREE incredible Northern Irish SkyRaces set to test even the hardiest of skyrunners about to take place – who will be crowned Overall Series Champions for 2026?! 🏆

07/10/2026

TEN 🖐️🖐️ years of Mourne!

While the first edition of the Mourne Skyline MTR was hosted way back in 2014, due to the covid pandemic, this year’s event is actually our TENTH edition! 🍾

To celebrate, we’ve got copies of this fab limited edition A2 poster, available for collection at registration. Be quick though – only 200x copies are available! 🖼️

ENTRANTS: Don’t forget to read through the Runner’s Guide ahead of the weekend and share those tracking links with friends and family so they can follow your progress. Direct link to guide here 👉 https://apexrunning.co/events/skyrunthemournes

Stay tuned for the detailed race previews by Skyrunning UK arriving tomorrow too. The elite start lists are looking STACKED! 📄

06/10/2026

Just 3️⃣ more days to go! 🚀

Are you as excited as we are about the Series Finals of the 2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series taking place on Saturday? Looks like the weather gods are playing ball too, so all’s set for an unforgettable day out in the stunning Mountains of Mourne! ⛰️🧱

ENTRANTS: Don’t forget to read through the Runner’s Guide ahead of the weekend and share those tracking links with friends and family so they can follow your progress. Direct link to guide here 👉 https://apexrunning.co/events/skyrunthemournes

Stay tuned for the detailed race previews by Skyrunning UK arriving on Thursday too. The elite start lists are looking STACKED! 📄

📸: Evan Davies, Erin Walker & Darragh Loughran.

05/10/2026

Race week and the Mourne Skyline Finals of the Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series is finally here at SkyRun the Mournes! 🥳

Are you as excited as we are to see nearly 500 skyrunners from 30 different nationalities return to the majestic but brutal Mourne Mountainous to duke it out on Saturday? 🔥 ⛰️

All those entered have now been emailed a link to the Runner’s Guide, as well as details of how to save 10% on race images, so please check your inboxes and read through in full ahead of the weekend! Direct link to Runner’s Guide here 👉 https://apexrunning.co/events/skyrunthemournes

Stay tuned for the detailed race previews by Skyrunning UK arriving on Thursday too. The elite start lists look STACKED! 📄

30/09/2026

Volunteers: We need YOU! 🫵

…to join the team at this year’s event next weekend. We couldn’t do these crazy events without you! 🤝

We offer a range of benefits in return for your valued time and effort, including free merch, future race credits, pizza (and b**r!) as well as accommodation if required. To find out more, please head over to here: https://apexrunning.co/events/volunteering

Could this be for you, or someone you know? Then please complete the relevant signup form on the page linked above ✅

We’re on the lookout for a few more course markers too, so if that’s more of interest, please let us know in the signup form on the page linked above 📝

We look forward to welcoming you to the team next week! See you in Newcastle! 🙌

DON’T FORGET: Entries to this year’s event close at midnight THIS Friday! Time is running out if you want to join us next weekend. If you’ve yet to do so, don’t delay, enter here today! 👉 https://in.njuko.com/skyrun-the-mournes

18/06/2026

Less than 4️⃣ months to go! ⏳

Incredible scenery, relentless lung-busting climbs, incredible routes taking in the tallest summit in Northern Ireland and the iconic Mourne Wall: What more reason to join us in October at the Finals of the Skyrunning UK & Ireland Series? 🏆

Not got your entry in yet? What are you waiting for?! Secure your spot on the start line and beat the next price rise by entering here today 👉 https://in.njuko.com/skyrun-the-mournes

Which race will you be joining us for? 🤔

⛰️ The brutal Mourne SkyUltra® (50km/3,500m+): The ultimate grand tour of the majestic Mourne Mountains. Final Series race of the 2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series.

💥 The iconic Mourne Skyline® (35km/2,700m+): Est. 2014, Northern Ireland’s classic skyrunning race and the Series Finals of the 2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series!

🔥 The savage Mourne SkyTrail (20km/1,300m+): The perfect intro to summiting Slieve Donard – the tallest summit in Northern Ireland – in the closing kilometres. Final U23 Series race of the 2026 Skyrunner® UK & Ireland Series

📸: Evan Davies, Erin Walker & Darragh Loughran.