Norn Iron 100
Join Norn Iron 100
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.
Course details
Start address: Ballycastle BT54, UK
Finish address: Gortin, Omagh BT79, UK
Included in the fee
- 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.
Practicalities
Aid Stations
Checkpoints at approximately 18, 40, 55, 73, 88 miles. You will need to be confident that you can run for the distance between these stations un-aided. You will be self-sufficient and required to carry enough food, water and mandatory kit to get you to each checkpoint
Equipment Storage
Drop bags can be given to the RD at registration and will be transported to 40 miles and 73 miles checkpoints
Maximum Time
50miles - 16 hours, 100miles - 34 hours
Refreshments
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.
Timing
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
Transport
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).
Refund Policy
Non-refundable. Possibility to defer your entry to 2023 until the 30th of April.
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Frequently asked questions
Mandatory kit
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.
Mandatory kit (part 2)
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 (no disposable cups will be provided).
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
