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EXTERN DAMBUSTERS
Aug 18, '18 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The 7th Annual EXTERN DAMBUSTERS race will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018 at the Silent Valley Mountain Centre and is featured in the PURE RUNNING HALF MARATHON SERIES.
We are delighted to have teamed up with Extern as our Charity Partners for this event. Each year Extern works alongside 18,000 children, young people, families, and individuals to empower them to change their lives.
Why not join #TeamExtern at Dambusters. Choose an area of Extern’s work to fundraise for, and receive a free running vest.
Homelessness / mental health / young people and families / drug and alcohol issues / refugee support, and more…
There are three distances to choose from, the Half Marathon, 10K Race/Walk and 5K race.
The Silent Valley is located within the Mourne area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. The Valley is surrounded by dramatic mountain panoramas and includes a reservoir built in the early 1900’s as well as the famous Mourne wall. (Only 30 minutes drive from Newry).
Half Marathon/5K 11.00am
Walk: 11.30am
10K Race: 12 noon
Registration: The Silent Valley Mountain Park, Head Road, Annalong, Co. Down BT34 4HU