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Running · Marathons
Mourne Way Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 5 June 2027
- Location
- Rostrevor, County Down, UK, UK
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Mourne Way Marathon: expected 5 June 2027, from Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Mourne Way Marathon Race Timeline
268 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
Mourne Way Marathon: quick answers
When is the next Mourne Way Marathon?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Mourne Way Marathon was Saturday, 5 June 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Mourne Way Marathon start?
Mourne Way Marathon starts at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Mourne Way Marathon?
Mourne Way Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Mourne Way Marathon cost to enter?
Entry includes parking, bus transfer, chip timing, food stations, finisher medal
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 5 June 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Rostrevor, County Down, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
- Surface
- Off-road trail (Mourne Way path)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry includes parking, bus transfer, chip timing, food stations, finisher medal
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through 26 Extreme.
Mourne Way Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Mourne Way Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Mourne Way Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: off-road trail (mourne way path).
Mourne Way Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Start line.
Where Mourne Way Marathon starts and finishes
Mourne Way Marathon starts at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Mourne Way Marathon Route Breakdown
Fully marked, marshalled off-road marathon along the Mourne Way, run as part of an event weekend that also offers ultra, half and 10K distances. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.
Mourne Way Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Mourne Way Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Mourne Way Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Mourne Way Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Mourne Way Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Mourne Way Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Mourne Way Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyMourne Way Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Mourne Way Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Mourne Way Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Mourne Way Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Mourne Way Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusMourne Way Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Mourne Way Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.