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Drinnahilly

Name: Drinnahilly
Start: 2026-06-26
End: 2026-06-26
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2026

Drinnahilly

Drinnahilly is a forest trail race held on Friday 26 June 2026 at Donard Forest Park. It is part of the Hills and Dales series and follows a marked course on forest paths.

The course distance is 6 km with approximately 400 m of climb. A grid reference for the start is 372 304. The event is organised by Newcastle AC.

Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 25 June 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners; the event shows entries recorded while entries remain open. To enter, competitors must be registered with the event entry system used by the organiser.

Participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026 to take part. Race numbers must be attached to the chest rather than to shorts; failure to comply may affect scanning and can lead to disqualification. Competitors must bring full body cover; if conditions are poor, failure to pass a kit check at the finish may result in disqualification.

The route is marked on the day. The event note includes organiser contact and event terms, cancellation, and refund information as provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration

6 km

Drinnahilly

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

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