Granite Peaks Ultras

Granite Peaks Ultras Experience the mysterious & mythical Mourne Mountains landscape as you race its granite peaks. I am a not for profit race run by NIMRA.

And for those of you who don't know who NIMRA are or what they do...

NIMRA is a voluntary organisation that sets and manages the annual mountain racing calendar for Northern Ireland. In addition, NIMRA provides resources to Clubs organising races throughout the year, including among other items race safety pack, including radios, survival bags and first aid equipment. NIMRA organises and supports

National and International Mountain Running Teams and supports the ongoing development of junior mountain running athletes. NIMRA is affiliated to Athletics Northern Ireland and all NIMRA races are run under the rules of our association, available on the NIMRA website: https://www.nimra.org.uk

08/06/2026
One year on from the greatest ultra the Mournes has ever witnessed I traversed parts of the 2025 80k ultra course. Takin...
30/05/2026

One year on from the greatest ultra the Mournes has ever witnessed I traversed parts of the 2025 80k ultra course. Taking in the view from above Spellach I was taken by the final drop ahead of the racer as they raced towards the finish line in Tollymore Forest. As a fellow ultra runner I was horrified at the prospect ahead of you all. As a Race Director I was satisfied that the challenge was sufficiently great to test your mettle so far into the race and impressed it was great enough to warrant the ultra the title of one of Ireland's greatest.

Oh and regarding the Trail Talk comment that the Spellach descent was to make up distance. It was certainly not 😜. Making up distance is easy out here. Making up challenges is much harder.

On an interesting note I saw many of last years competitors were out in the Mournes today, either training for their next big event or racing the Donard Race. I guess there is a draw that keeps bringing you all back.

And while I had heard the 2026 ultra has been cancelled who knows what 2027 will bring. Keep in touch and you never know.

Ciarán

Comhghairdeas libh
03/10/2025

Comhghairdeas libh

World Mountain and Trail Running Championships starting tomorrow 25th September.
24/09/2025

World Mountain and Trail Running Championships starting tomorrow 25th September.

The world’s best off-road runners have descended on The Pyrenees for the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMRTC).

Granite Peaks Ultra (50k) 5th place finisher, Brian Mullins out on the Tor des Glaciers and 11th place finisher Billy Re...
16/09/2025

Granite Peaks Ultra (50k) 5th place finisher, Brian Mullins out on the Tor des Glaciers and 11th place finisher Billy Reed is on the Tor des Géant this week. Follow them live alongside many other great athletes, from Ireland and beyond.

Dave Barry visited Granite Peaks this year to make a short film on the Granite Peaks Ultra races. Here is his film: http...
23/08/2025

Dave Barry visited Granite Peaks this year to make a short film on the Granite Peaks Ultra races. Here is his film: https://youtu.be/1NZy4ywtRIM?feature=shared Relax, sit back and enjoy.
Best wishes
Ciarán

A small but stacked field of Irelands very best trail runners vie for the opportunity to wear an Irish jersey in Canfranc Spain at the World Championships.Bi...

11/08/2025

Eunan Quinn good luck with the event. A great county to explore and no better way. Go n-éirí an bhóthar leat.

29/06/2025

Never stop learning about this sport. 💚

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