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Drinnahilly

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2026

Drinnahilly

The Drinnahilly hill run is organized by Newcastle AC and is part of the Hill & Dales League. The event takes place in County Down. The run is a 5.70 km course with a total climb of 260 meters. The terrain is easy.

According to the event's difficulty rating, the route is considered easy, with major junctions marked. GPS devices are not allowed.

All participants are required to bring a mandatory Level B kit to the race. The kit must include a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent. Runners must have a means to carry all the kit. The actual items to be carried during the race will be confirmed on the event day. Failure to have the required kit may lead to being denied entry or disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Registration
6 km
Standard Race
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