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Middletown Hill

Name: Middletown Hill
Start: 2026-07-29
End: 2026-07-29
Location: Middletown

Middletown, United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026

Middeltown Hill Race (THE Border Raid)

The Middletown Hill Race is a short fell event scheduled for 29 July 2026. The advertised course distance is 2.8 km with a total ascent of 440 m, featuring a steep climb from the start and continuous uphill terrain thereafter. The race is presented specifically as a fell running event and is not aimed at road running.

Registration is based at Breiddens Inn, Middletown, SY21 8EL. Entry is available by pre entry or on the night; pre entry on SI Entries is priced at £7 and on the night entry is £10. The event sits in category AS.

Junior races are included as part of the same summer series on the day. Recorded course best times are 21.34 from 2019 and 23.04 from 2022. Event status is confirmed.

The description emphasizes the short distance combined with substantial ascent, the registration location, entry options and fees, and the inclusion of junior races. No start or finish times are stated here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Middletown

Race information

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Middeltown Hill Race

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

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