Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland

Ireland flag Dunlewey, Donegal, Ireland

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Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland worldsmarathons.com
Date 24 Apr, 2027
Races 3 distances
Entry fee €80.00 – €130.00
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Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland

About the event

The Seven Sisters Skyline Ireland is an epic mountain running challenge set amidst the rugged and mystical landscapes of Donegal. This 55km race, featuring a staggering ascent of 4,100 meters, is widely regarded as one of the toughest mountain events in Ireland. The course winds through the Derryveagh Mountains, also known locally as "The Seven Sisters," each peak offering its own unique Gaelic name and character.
Starting from Dunlewey, a quaint Gaeltacht village nestled at the foot of Mount Errigal—the highest point in Donegal—runners traverse unspoiled wilderness that rivals scenes straight out of fantasy literature. The terrain is varied and demanding, with steep ascents and descents across seven distinct peaks, each presenting its own challenges.
This event takes place on April 24, 2027, inviting participants to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of Donegal’s wild countryside. Just a short journey from bustling cities like Dublin and Belfast, the race offers an escape into nature where runners can experience some of Europe's most spectacular coastal views and rugged mountain vistas.
Whether you're tackling the full 55km or one of the shorter options available, this event promises to be an unforgettable adventure through Ireland’s coolest corner.

Races offered

24Apr

18km Altan Castle

Running

Distance
18K
Countdown
173 days
Entry fee
€80.00
24Apr

32 km Sky Challenge

Running

Distance
32K
Countdown
173 days
Entry fee
€120.00
24Apr

55km Skyline

Running

Distance
55K
Countdown
173 days
Entry fee
€130.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for April in Dunlewey.

Temperature5.9° / 12.6°
Feels like1.7° / 8.4°
Sunshine hours8h 45m
Rainfall4.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind16.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity80.3%
Max UV indexModerate (3.5)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:27
Sunset20:37

About Dunlewey

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Dún Lúiche, known in English as Dunlewey or Dunlewy, is a small Gaeltacht village in the Gweedore district in the north-west of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. The village sits in the Poisoned Glen, at the foot of Errigal and on the shore of Dunlewey Lough. The Cronaniv Burn flows along the southern edge of the village. Dunlewey has a tourist centre, called the Lakeside Centre or Ionad Cois Locha, which offers boat trips of the lake. To the west of the lake is a ruined church.

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