Newcastle Way Marathon 2025

Race Details

The Newcastle Way Marathon takes place in the shadow of the Mournes in Newcastle, Co. Down. The route follows the Newcastle Way, a waymarked trail.

Route: The marathon starts close to the centre of Newcastle town centre and follows a route up through Tollymore forest and then across to Castlewellan forest, before making its way down to Murlough. You will go through the National Trust Murlough Reserve and onto the beach where you will follow the beach to finish in Newcastle.

Navigation: The route is already marked with trail markers - it is your responsibility to look for the markers. A GPX file of the route is supplied that you can follow on your own device (watch/mobile phone using a GPX app or hand-held GPS device).

What's Included:

• Bespoke medal
• Medical cover throughout the event
• Fully insured event
• Post race refreshments (supplied by Quinns Bar)
• Detailed route instructions via GPX