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Drinnahilly

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2026

Drinnahilly Hill Run

Drinnahilly is a mountain running event located in County Down. Organized by Newcastle AC, the race is part of the Hill and Dales series. The course consists of a 5.70 km distance with a total climb of 260 meters.

The event features terrain categorized as easy, with an ascent of less than 200 meters from certain points and a total distance under 6 km. Race marking is limited to major junctions only, and the use of GPS devices for navigation is not permitted.

Participants must adhere to Level B mandatory kit requirements. This equipment includes a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, and gloves. Additionally, runners are required to carry a whistle, a foil blanket or bivvy bag, and a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored. Participation is subject to the rules and regulations provided by the Irish Mountain Running Association and the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Registration
6 km
Drinnahilly
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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