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?
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
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.
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
Castle Tour €7 / Access to Park is Free.
Easy 5k for all abilities !
Friday 19th.
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
Saturday 20th.
55k / 30k / 16k. 6.15am / 8.15am / 10am – start times
Finish Line Party 7 – 8 pm – Dunlewey Village.
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
Sunday 21st.
1hr Surf Session €25.
All equipment provided Ages 6 and up – 11am & 1pm.
Email [email protected] to book quoting event.
Contact Joe https://dunleweykayaking.ie/ 086 3066825
Castle Tour €7 / Access to Park is Free.
Hour long Tour with tasting – €19. On the hour 12-5pm.
353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com
Traverse the Derryveagh Mountains and reconnect with nature. The course is renowned for its variability in terrain and amazing beauty.
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?