Gaelforce Sky Run

About the Mountain Run

Gaelforce have announced that the Gaelforce Sky Run will be the first event in the SKYRUNNER® UK & IRELAND SERIES.

Special access has been granted to this stunning route by local landowners, giving you the only opportunity you will have to run these routes, which for a unique and exciting event.

The event features three separate courses of varying difficulty.

12km Introductory Mountain/trail Run

This 12km run includes 1 peak at 324m and is ideal as an opportunity for a first mountain run on an unmarked route.

13km Intermediate Mountain Run

This 13km route across 3 peaks reaching a height of 556m includes varied and changing terrain with steep ascents and descents .

22km Expert Mountain Run

The Expert Mountain Run forms part of the SKYRUNNER® UK & IRELAND SERIES 2020 & a UTMB Qualifying Race.
The route traverses 22km of challenging terrain with steep ascents and descents reaching an overall height gain of 1372m over 4 peaks.

The Skyrunner Series
The Skyrunner ® UK & IRELAND series is combined of six races in 2021, of which the Gaelforce Sky Run will be the first. To be the best-of-the-best, runners must take part in at least three races. Points are awarded based on results and the male and female runner with the most points will be crowned as the Skyrunner ® UK & IRELAND male and female champion of the year.