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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

Middletown Hill Race (THE Border Raid)

The Middletown Hill Race is scheduled for 29 July 2026 and is listed as confirmed. Registration takes place at the Breiddens Inn in Middletown, SY21 8EL.

The course is a short fell route of 2.8 km with a total ascent of 440 m. The route begins with a steep climb from the start and offers little or no respite along the way. The race is described as intended for fell runners rather than road runners.

Entry is available by pre-entry via SI Entries for a fee of £7, or by entry on the day for £10. The event is part of a summer series and includes junior races.

Recorded course times include 21:34 from 2019 and 23:04 from 2022. The race is listed in category AS and previous editions have results archived for recent years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Middletown

Race information

Website

Main Race

Junior Races

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

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