Denis Rankin Round Relay
Below are the key details about the running event along with a Google map & search link.
* This event was last held on 12 Sep 2026 - new dates haven't been announced yet *
- When
- 12 Sep 2026
- Distances
- 15K, 16K, 18K, 23K, 90K
- Location
- Donard Forest, Northern Ireland
- Terrain
- Trail
About Denis Rankin Round Relay
The Denis Rankin Round Relay takes place on 12 September 2026, with teams navigating a 90 km mountain relay around the Denis Rankin Round in County Down. Starting and finishing at Donard Park in Newcastle, the full route is split into five legs of 15 km, 16 km, 18 km, 23 km and the final segment, with around 6500 m of ascent across the trail terrain. A single GPS tracker is passed between team members at each changeover point.
Teams of three to five runners tackle the relay on a self-supported, self-navigated basis. Participants can run a maximum of two legs, and the event must be completed within 24 hours of a team's chosen start time. All runners must be at least 18 years old. FRA mandatory kit rules apply, requiring waterproof whole-body cover, hat, gloves, whistle, map and compass, thermal foil blanket or bag, and a charged mobile phone. Teams are responsible for their own transport between changeover points and for any local access charges.
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