The Fallows 2014 – Race Report
In previous years the Mourne Runners have been responsible for running the Fallows race; but this year the baton was passed to long running mountain man, Dale Mathers and the Newry City Runners. In...
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World Master Mountain Running Championship 6 Sept 2014
by Anne Sandford A squad of 10 athletes from Northern Ireland made the journey to Austria, Telfes to complete in the Masters. The location was fabulous with scenic and fabulous mountain views throughout the...
The Fallows – New Route
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the race director The Fallows race will be on a slightly different route to the one advertised. I have been given some brief details. The start will...
Current NIMRA Championship Points – Provisional
I have pointed up each of the first eight NIMRA championship races. I have assigned points to anyone who is on the current list of members I was given. If you are a member...
Helpers Required for Mountain Marathon.
The Mourne Mountain Marathon always requires quite a few helpers to ensure the success of the event and this year is no exception. If anybody would like to marshal on either the Saturday or...
Locals take part in the North Face UTMB events
by Ryan Maxwell Over the last few days (Wednesday 27th August to Sunday 31st August 2014), a number of Northern Ireland runners have taken part in events at the notoriously difficult Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc...
Bearnagh Race 2014 Report
The Mourne Runners hosted the Bearnagh race on Saturday August 23rd. This classic race takes on the unholy trinity of hills: Meelbeg, Bearnagh, Meelmore. In the short distance of four miles runners encounter every...
Team NI 8th Place at Pike’s Peak
Congratulations to the NI men who finished 8th team in the World Mountain Running Long Distance event, held on Pike’s Peak, yesterday. It was the first time running on the peak for any of...
Leave No Trace
Today the NIMRA press department found a disposable BBQ abandoned at the side of the Bann Road with a bunch of food containers ‘cleverly’ hidden under a rock beside it. Needless to say, being...
Junior Selection for Home International in Glendalough Sept 20th
For the following events, inform Mike Barton or Declan Magee if you are interested in being considered. Not all eligible places will necessarily be filled. Event: 20th September, Junior Home International, Glendalough, Ireland Teams:...
