The Denis Rankin Round is a long distance hill running challenge around the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. The route is a circuit of over 90 kilometres, with a total climb of over 6,500 metres. The Round must be completed within 24 hours to be considered a success.

The record times are 13:20 by Shane Lynch and 19:12 by Aoife Mundow.

Denis Rankin Round

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.

Denis Rankin Round

See also

Wicklow Round

References

External links

Official Site: Denis Rankin Round

Fell running challenges

Challenge walks

Peak bagging in the United Kingdom

Mountains and hills of County Down

Peak bagging in Ireland

Denis Rankin Round