Seven Sisters Skyline

Dunlewey, Co. Donegal | Sept 21st 2024

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.

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Events Calendar 2024

Co. Donegal, Ireland | Sept 18th – 22nd 2024

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 take place directly with the event operator.
 
Wednesday 18th.
– Sunset Kayak Session – Killult / Gortahork – 6.45pm. €15.
Contact Kathleen (Kitty’s Kayaks Facebook page) 086 4040035 for booking.
 
Thursday 19th.
– Tyrolean Traverse / Rock Climbing with Unique Ascent
Contact Iain Miller @ uniqueascent.ie
– Gola Island Tour 11am – 4pm. Magheragallon Pier, Gweedore.
Contact Fiona Cois Mara Adventures for booking. €45 includes boat fare.
– Sunset Kayak Session – Killult / Gortahork – 6.45 pm. €15.
Contact Kathleen (Kitty’s Kayaks Facebook page) 086 4040035 for booking.
 
Friday 20th.
– Charity Sunrise Hike Errigal – 6.30 am Errigal car park.
Donations (Donegal mountain rescue).
– Tory Island Tour – 9.30am departure from Magheraroarty Pier.
Contact Fiona @coismaraadventures for booking €50 includes boat fare.
– Crolly Distillery Experience – Hour long Tour with tasting at end €19.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
– Seven Sisters events registration 3 – 7.30pm (Dunlewey community hall).
 
Saturday 21st.
– Seven Sisters Skyline events – Dunlewey.
55k / 30k / 16k.
– Post race meet-up – farahs bar (Chuirt Hotel) 9pm.
 
Sunday 22nd.
– Taster Surf Sessions – Narosa Surf Magheraroarty beach 1hr €25.
All equipment provided Ages 6 and up. 10/11/12.
Email [email protected] to book quoting event.
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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?

About Us

Excel Sports Ireland organise and host unique sporting events around County Donegal, Ireland.

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