Drinnahilly

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2026

Drinnahilly

Drinnahilly is an off-road race in the Hills and Dales series held at Donard Forest Park. The route follows marked forest paths and covers 6 km with approximately 400 m of climb. The event uses a marked course and provides a grid reference for the start: 372 304.

Participants must be at least 15 years old on or before 1 January 2026. Entry is managed through SiEntries; entries opened on 20 March 2026 and close on 24 June 2026. Entry fees listed are £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The entry list showed 50 participants at the time of publication.

Numbers must be attached to the chest; attaching numbers to shorts is not permitted and may lead to disqualification. Full body cover must be carried; runners who fail a kit check in poor conditions may be disqualified. There is a registration point at O’Hares Bar and a post-race presentation at O’Hares Bar. The event is organised by Newcastle AC and is part of the Hill and Dale series of races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
Drinnahilly
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