Seven Sisters Skyline
Dunlewey, Co. Donegal | Sept 20th 2025
Excel Sports’ Seven Sisters Skyline 55km, 30km & 16km event has become Ireland’s premier mountain running event. It is also Ireland’s largest with its 500 participants. The event is run on a world class route which featured in the World Mountain Running World Cup in 2022.
The event race route runs along the top of all of the Seven Sisters in the Derryveagh mountains from Errigal to Muckish. The course is renowned for its variability in terrain and amazing beauty.
The event is for individuals, women and men only. There are no team or age-related competitions. We have two distances for you to pick from, which will you choose?
- 55km, 4,000m+ elevation gain
- 30km, 2,100m+ elevation gain
- 16km, 800m+ elevation gain
The Seven Sisters Skyline 30k and 55k races are part of the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) Index Race system. UTMB Index races contribute towards every Finishers UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K or 100M) and gives privileged access to the UTMB World Series Events.
As part of our event we use the Failte Ireland outdoor guidelines – VIEW GUIDELINES
Events Calendar 2025
Co. Donegal, Ireland | Sept 18th – 21st 2025
This year we have extended the Seven Sisters event to take in events based around the Gaeltacht region in Dunlewey. All events are open to the general public, with bookings taking place directly with the event operator.
Thursday 18th.
- Dunlewey Kayaking – Guided Lake Kayak on Dunlewey Lake – hours flexible
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
- Crolly Distillery Experience – Free to call in and see the history of the Distillery and Free samples ! Shop / Bar / Cafe 11am – 7pm.
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
- Glenveagh Castle Tours – Glenveagh National Park – 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Castle Tour €7 / Access to Park is Free.
- Seven Sisters Shake Out Run – Free event – Dunlewey Village 6.30pm
Easy 5k for all abilities !
Friday 19th.
- Dunlewey Kayaking – Guided Lake Kayak on Dunlewey Lake – hours flexible
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
- Crolly Distillery Experience – Free to call in and see the history of the Distillery and Free samples ! Shop / Bar / Cafe 11am – 7pm.
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
- Seven Sisters events registration 3 – 7.30pm (Dunlewey community hall).
Saturday 20th.
- Seven Sisters Skyline events – Dunlewey.
55k / 30k / 16k. 6.15am / 8.15am / 10am – start times
Finish Line Party 7 – 8 pm – Dunlewey Village.
- Post race meet-up – Farahs bar (Chuirt Hotel) 9pm.
- Dunlewey Kayaking – Guided Lake Kayak on Dunlewey Lake – hours flexible
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
Sunday 21st.
- Taster Surf Sessions – Narosa Surf Magheraroarty beach
1hr Surf Session €25.
All equipment provided Ages 6 and up – 11am & 1pm.
Email [email protected] to book quoting event.
- Dunlewey Kayaking – Guided Lake Kayak on Dunlewey Lake – hours flexible
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
- Glenveagh Castle Tours – Glenveagh National Park – 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Castle Tour €7 / Access to Park is Free.
- Crolly Distillery Experience – Free to call in and see the history of the Distillery and Free samples ! Shop / Bar / Cafe 11am – 7pm.
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
Outstanding Natural Beauty
Traverse the Derryveagh Mountains and reconnect with nature. The course is renowned for its variability in terrain and amazing beauty.
UTMB Index Race
Finishing a UTMB Index race will contribute towards your UTMB Index.
The Seven Sisters Skyline is Ireland’s most EPIC mountain race – are you tough enough to take on the sisters?
