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Meelmore

Name: Meelmore
Start: 2026-05-14
End: 2026-05-14
Location: Slieve Bearnagh

Slieve Bearnagh, United Kingdom • 14 May 2026

Meelmore

Meelmore is a mountain race in the Hill and Dale series held at Meelmore Lodge. The course covers 7 km with approximately 700 m of climb on open mountain terrain. The route is not marked.

Entries open Friday 20 March 2026 and close Wednesday 13 May 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. At the time of the listing there are 111 participants entered. The event organiser is Newcastle AC.

Participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026 to take part. Runners must bring full body cover; participants who fail the kit check may be disqualified. Race numbers should be attached to the chest rather than to shorts; persistent noncompliance can lead to disqualification.

The start location is given as Meelmore Lodge with a grid reference of 308 302. The event is described as an offline, in-person competition and is part of a series of Hill and Dale events at different venues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Slieve Bearnagh

Race information

Registration

7 km

7km and 700m Climb

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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