Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association Blog

Mackin and McAnispie win at Gullion 2015

This morning 49 kung fu kicking mountain goats lined up in bracing winds for the opening race of the season on Slieve Gullion. The route started from Ballard Road taking in the north cairn,...

2015 opens for business

We. Are. Back! Yes that is right folks the mountain running party has returned. There will be thrills, hills and big spills as we tour the trails, forests and mountains of this country and...

Podium4Sport Sponsor NIMRA Championship

This year NIMRA have a new Sponsor for the NIMRA Championship. Podium4Sport are delighted to be the major sponsor of this years championship as well as providing a 15% discount to NIMRA members when...

Passing of Mick Kellett

Mick Kellett has always been a great supporter of NIMRA races over the years and he will be a great loss. Nimra would like to pass on our condolences to Mick’s family. The funeral arrangements...

White Christmas at the Turkey Trot

White Christmas at the Turkey Trot

71 hardy souls turned up for today’s race. Although mild enough in the car park the cold and rain was enough to persuade most to wear their rain coats from the start. As the...

Turkey Trot – Update

Turkey Trot – Update

The Turkey Trot will be on the normal route. Starting from the bottom of Trassey Track at 12. See y’all then. Ho, ho, ho. Please remember to come prepared for bad weather with full...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

After you have all finished the Turkey Dinner and opened all the Santa gifts it will be time to think about Boxing Day. The Main event will of course be the Turkey Trot which...