RRT Ireland Supports Mourne Way Marathon Charity Event
Every year hundreds of enthusiastic runners set to the rugged terrain of the Mourne Mountains in the name of charity. The Mourne Way Marathon is Ireland’s biggest off-road running event, raising money for many different charities and causes throughout UK and Ireland.
On Saturday 6th June, Rapid Relief Teams from Warrenpoint, Belfast, and Dublin pulled together to support over 1000 runners at one of Ireland’s premier off-road running events.
The marathon consists of a variety of different events such as; a 52 mile ultra-marathon, half marathon, 10k marathon and many more. At the start of the day runners faced fierce wet and windy weather conditions. This had the effect of making the terrain wet, boggy and slippery even when the sun eventually shone later in the day.
Some participants getting a briefing prior to the run
With more than 50 volunteers enthusiastically taking part throughout the day, RRT Ireland were tasked with managing food stations and marshalling the runners in the depths of the Mourne Mountains. Their task involved hydrating exhausted runners with fresh water and sustaining them with light snacks along the course.
A participant getting refreshment at a station on the marathon
RRT Tent & All Terrain Vehicle
The Rapid Relief Team also donated over a thousand bottles of water that were handed out by RRT volunteers to rehydrate the worn-out participants as they crossed the finish line. Further snacks were handed out by the refreshment team in the RRT tent. Volunteers also assisted runners in removing their champion-chip timing tags once their times were posted on the scoreboard.
A station just out of the forest is a welcome site for runners
After the last surge of runners came through, the RRT assisted in clean-up and litter picking throughout the finish line venue at Kilbroney Park.
RRT Ireland Supports Mourne Way Marathon
Good job keep it up. Looked like quite the event.
Well done RRT:)
looks a jolly hard run
Well down RRT in Ireland and congratulations to those running in such rapidly changing weather conditions! Enjoyed the scenery very much as well, thanks!
Thank you for the video !!!
It’s soooo much more interesting when there’s one…
i have been to Ireland….
it is the most amazing country ever! …on a sunny day (and even in the rain) it is INCREDIBLE and the scenery is beautiful, you guys have everything- moutains, sea, countryside, cities, the lot!
well done RRT, Keep it up……
That was some run!
The support of RRT is obviously very much appreciated at these events.
Thanks for the video – the scenery is beautiful even if the weather appeared to be changeable!
Good you STILL in the work Brendan!!! Hope you come and see us down under again soon 🙂
who’s Brendan?!
That Defender looks nice…suppose they’re half cheap over there! If you’re ever looking for a free home for it let me know, I might be kind enough to take it for you!!! 😉
Haha – If your lucky I’ll take your for a trip in it one day.,…The best 4x4xfar!!
Go Brendan, good to see you are STILL in the work… hope you havent forgotten us “down under” 🙂
What a lot of work went into this! Thanks for the video. This always makes it more interesting. Lovely country
views!
Excellent work 🙂
Looks fun
great job RRT
Thanks for putting a video on 🙂