The Denis Rankin Round is a long distance hill running challenge around the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland.[1] The route is a circuit of over 90 kilometres, with a total climb of over 6,500 metres.[1] The Round must be completed within 24 hours to be considered a success.[1] The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc recognises the Round as a qualifying event.[1]

The record times are 13:37 by Steven Shields and 19:12 by Aoife Mundow, both set in 2020.[2]

The route

Much of the route runs through the Mourne Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the highest summit in both Ulster and Northern Ireland (Slieve Donard) is included. The Round must be completed either in the order below, or in the reverse order.

See also

• Wicklow Round

References

External links

• Official Site: Denis Rankin Round