WE RUN WILD NORN IRON ULTRA 100 mile
Run with us on a point to point 100 mile Ultra, starting in Ballycastle and running along the iconic Causeway Coast and the Giants Causeway. You will follow the waymarked Ulster Way as you travel through Portrush, Portstewart, Ballycastle, Castlerock and across the Sperrin's, the Glenshane Pass and on to the finishing line in Gortin, County Tyrone.
This spectacular route will give you unrivalled views across the North Coast. This will be a challenging run involving a mix of terrain - bogland, trail, forestry, road and beach. You will even run along the famous Giants Causeway on this epic journey.
You will run this event following the way marked Ulster Way. We will also supply a full GPX of the route. There will be no additional signage or marshals on the route, in keeping with our ethos of taking running back to nature. You do not need any navigational skills to follow the route - and where necessary we will supply additional detailed directions, printed on waterproof paper.
We will have checkpoints / aid stations along the route at approximately 18, 40, 55, 73, 88 miles (exact locations TBC) so you will need to be confident that you can run for the distance between these stations un-aided. In other words, you will be self-sufficient and required to carry enough food, water and mandatory kit to get you to each checkpoint (which also services as an aid station). The checkpoints also serve to ensure runners have completed each section safely and are fit to continue. Drop bags can be given to the RD at registration and will be transported to 40mile and 73 miles checkpoints – this can be a small bag and can contain clothing/shoes/food/water. Due to the difficulty accessing food/water along the course, each checkpoint will have water to refill your water containers and plenty of snacks. The 40 and 73mile checkpoints will have soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee to fuel the rest of your journey. Please note you must have enough food to get you to 18miles as this is the first checkpoint - there will be NO food/water provided until then.
You will be fully tracked on your journey so we will know exactly where you are every minute of the race - family/friends can also track you.
On the day registration and pack collection will be at Gortin. We will arrange transport from Gortin (the Finish Line), to the Start line (Ballycastle).
(Bus Times will follow at a later stage but it is anticipated that the event will start at 8.00am in Ballycastle).
You can have crew for this event, however, given the terrain, they will not be able to access large sections of the course. Crew can provide you with clothing/food/water at any stage of the event, however, you are not allowed support/buddy runners or pacers at any time throughout the event – anyone seen to have this will be disqualified. This is intended to be a self-sufficient event as much as possible and an individual challenge.
We allow the use of walking poles.
You will have 34hours to complete this event.
Cut off times and distances:
50miles - 16 hours
100miles - 34 hours
No Dogs Allowed
Is there accommodation near the Finish/bus pick up?
The Event finish is located at the Gortin Community Activity Centre. This is also the meeting place for race registration and bus pick up to take you to the start. You can book to stay at the Community Centre before and after the event as they have hostel accommodation and also some holiday homes. These must be booked by yourself and are not part of the event package. Clink on the link to take you directly to their site: https://www.gortincentre.com/
What is included in this event?
A unique 100mile event with amazing scenery.
Transport to the start location.
Fully tracked by professional GPS trackers.
Checkpoints - 18mile, 55mile and 88mile snacks / water, Checkpoints - at mile 40 and 73, hot soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee, snacks and water
Drop bags will be transported to 2 checkpoints – 40 and 73 miles
Fully insured event.
Medical cover throughout.
Route instructions on waterproof paper where required.
Event specific wicking T shirt.
Unique 100mile Belt Buckle.
Event specific Bandanna.
Shower and changing facilities at the finish.
Post race refreshments.
Entry Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age.
You must be able to support yourself running for at least 26 miles.
You must have experience of Ultra events over 50 miles (if you do not have this experience please contact us to discuss)
You must agree to abide by all of the rules around the event.
You must agree to carry all of the required/mandatory kit as listed for the entire event.
Mandatory kit To be carried This will be checked at registration
To enter click on either of the links below you can enter via our own website. You also have the option to either pay in full or in 2 Payments.
If you choose the payment option the first payment must be made straight away and the second payment must be made no later than 1st May 2022.
Reccy day 1 : Ballintoy to Portstewart 18th February 2023
Reccy day 2 : Articlave to Dungiven 18th March 2023
Reccy day 3 : Dungiven to Goles Forest 8th April 2023
This spectacular route will give you unrivalled views across the North Coast. This will be a challenging run involving a mix of terrain - bogland, trail, forestry, road and beach. You will even run along the famous Giants Causeway on this epic journey.
You will run this event following the way marked Ulster Way. We will also supply a full GPX of the route. There will be no additional signage or marshals on the route, in keeping with our ethos of taking running back to nature. You do not need any navigational skills to follow the route - and where necessary we will supply additional detailed directions, printed on waterproof paper.
We will have checkpoints / aid stations along the route at approximately 18, 40, 55, 73, 88 miles (exact locations TBC) so you will need to be confident that you can run for the distance between these stations un-aided. In other words, you will be self-sufficient and required to carry enough food, water and mandatory kit to get you to each checkpoint (which also services as an aid station). The checkpoints also serve to ensure runners have completed each section safely and are fit to continue. Drop bags can be given to the RD at registration and will be transported to 40mile and 73 miles checkpoints – this can be a small bag and can contain clothing/shoes/food/water. Due to the difficulty accessing food/water along the course, each checkpoint will have water to refill your water containers and plenty of snacks. The 40 and 73mile checkpoints will have soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee to fuel the rest of your journey. Please note you must have enough food to get you to 18miles as this is the first checkpoint - there will be NO food/water provided until then.
You will be fully tracked on your journey so we will know exactly where you are every minute of the race - family/friends can also track you.
On the day registration and pack collection will be at Gortin. We will arrange transport from Gortin (the Finish Line), to the Start line (Ballycastle).
(Bus Times will follow at a later stage but it is anticipated that the event will start at 8.00am in Ballycastle).
You can have crew for this event, however, given the terrain, they will not be able to access large sections of the course. Crew can provide you with clothing/food/water at any stage of the event, however, you are not allowed support/buddy runners or pacers at any time throughout the event – anyone seen to have this will be disqualified. This is intended to be a self-sufficient event as much as possible and an individual challenge.
We allow the use of walking poles.
You will have 34hours to complete this event.
Cut off times and distances:
50miles - 16 hours
100miles - 34 hours
No Dogs Allowed
Is there accommodation near the Finish/bus pick up?
The Event finish is located at the Gortin Community Activity Centre. This is also the meeting place for race registration and bus pick up to take you to the start. You can book to stay at the Community Centre before and after the event as they have hostel accommodation and also some holiday homes. These must be booked by yourself and are not part of the event package. Clink on the link to take you directly to their site: https://www.gortincentre.com/
What is included in this event?
A unique 100mile event with amazing scenery.
Transport to the start location.
Fully tracked by professional GPS trackers.
Checkpoints - 18mile, 55mile and 88mile snacks / water, Checkpoints - at mile 40 and 73, hot soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee, snacks and water
Drop bags will be transported to 2 checkpoints – 40 and 73 miles
Fully insured event.
Medical cover throughout.
Route instructions on waterproof paper where required.
Event specific wicking T shirt.
Unique 100mile Belt Buckle.
Event specific Bandanna.
Shower and changing facilities at the finish.
Post race refreshments.
Entry Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age.
You must be able to support yourself running for at least 26 miles.
You must have experience of Ultra events over 50 miles (if you do not have this experience please contact us to discuss)
You must agree to abide by all of the rules around the event.
You must agree to carry all of the required/mandatory kit as listed for the entire event.
Mandatory kit To be carried This will be checked at registration
- GPS tracker compulsory supplied and attached to your pack at registration.
- Quality waterproof jacket (taped/sealed seams. Minimum 10k HH waterproofing)
- Quality waterproof trousers (taped/sealed seams)
- Long tights / leg cover (if wearing you must carry a spare pair)
- Warm hat
- Water resistant peak cap (only needed if no peak on waterproof jacket)
- Bandana
- Emergency survival bag (suitable to provide full body cover)
- 2 x base layer long sleeve (one can be worn)
- Whistle
- Mobile phone (fully charged and in a waterproof case)
- Head torch with spare batteries and/or spare charged battery pack (min 100 lumens)
- Red tail light (to be switched on and worn on back of pack at all times when dark).
- 2x pairs of gloves. (1x Liner and 1x Waterproof)
- Capacity to carry minimum 1.5 litres of water
- Emergency Food / Nutrition and adequate food to move between checkpoints
- Rucksack
- Foldable reusable drinks cup (to reduce plastic usage no disposable cups will be provided at the checkpoints)
To enter click on either of the links below you can enter via our own website. You also have the option to either pay in full or in 2 Payments.
If you choose the payment option the first payment must be made straight away and the second payment must be made no later than 1st May 2022.
Reccy day 1 : Ballintoy to Portstewart 18th February 2023
Reccy day 2 : Articlave to Dungiven 18th March 2023
Reccy day 3 : Dungiven to Goles Forest 8th April 2023
REFUNDS, DEFERRALS TRANSFERS WITHDRAWAL AND LATE ENTRIES.
Please read this section carefully and do not enter the event if you are not willing to adhere to these conditions.
Once you have entered either in part or in full, we are not able to offer any refunds or transfers of your entry to another person. We do understand that things can change. We will accept withdrawals from the race at any time up to the entry closure date of 30th April 2022. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds, so if you do need to withdraw for any reason, you will be able to a defer your entry to 2023. After the 30th April, we are unable to offer any deferrals or refunds. You can only defer your entry once. Any deferrals will be subject to payment of any inflation fee, this is payable at the point you take up your deferral. You will be sent instructions of how to take up your deferral shortly before entries open for the 2023 event. Please ensure you look out for this email and respond within the timeframe. For safety reasons, we do not allow you to transfer your entry to another person at any time. The person taking part in the event must be the person entered and you may be asked to prove your identity at registration.
Please read this section carefully and do not enter the event if you are not willing to adhere to these conditions.
Once you have entered either in part or in full, we are not able to offer any refunds or transfers of your entry to another person. We do understand that things can change. We will accept withdrawals from the race at any time up to the entry closure date of 30th April 2022. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds, so if you do need to withdraw for any reason, you will be able to a defer your entry to 2023. After the 30th April, we are unable to offer any deferrals or refunds. You can only defer your entry once. Any deferrals will be subject to payment of any inflation fee, this is payable at the point you take up your deferral. You will be sent instructions of how to take up your deferral shortly before entries open for the 2023 event. Please ensure you look out for this email and respond within the timeframe. For safety reasons, we do not allow you to transfer your entry to another person at any time. The person taking part in the event must be the person entered and you may be asked to prove your identity at registration.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED OR ABANDONED.
If circumstances beyond our reasonable control arise, We may need to modify the route or even cancel the event, such as, but not limited, to a force majeure (event that is a result of nature e.g. severe flooding). Should this arise and it is deemed to negatively impact upon the safety of the event we will communicate this to you as soon as practicable via the e-mail address you have provided. A decision to cancel the event may in extreme circumstances be taken on the day or during the course of the event. The safety of competitors, spectators and race officials and volunteers is our overriding priority.
Should the event be cancelled we will do everything possible to reschedule the event to a future date. All entries will be carried forward to this new date. Should the event be cancelled due to these circumstances and due to the fixed costs associated with the event we will not be able to provide refunds on this basis.
In the event of abandonment, postponement or cancellation of the event we will have no responsibility for any associated costs of competitors including travel and accommodation costs.
If circumstances beyond our reasonable control arise, We may need to modify the route or even cancel the event, such as, but not limited, to a force majeure (event that is a result of nature e.g. severe flooding). Should this arise and it is deemed to negatively impact upon the safety of the event we will communicate this to you as soon as practicable via the e-mail address you have provided. A decision to cancel the event may in extreme circumstances be taken on the day or during the course of the event. The safety of competitors, spectators and race officials and volunteers is our overriding priority.
Should the event be cancelled we will do everything possible to reschedule the event to a future date. All entries will be carried forward to this new date. Should the event be cancelled due to these circumstances and due to the fixed costs associated with the event we will not be able to provide refunds on this basis.
In the event of abandonment, postponement or cancellation of the event we will have no responsibility for any associated costs of competitors including travel and accommodation costs.
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