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Luke's

Hilltown, United Kingdom • 21 May 2026

Hill and Dales 2026: Luke's Mountain

Luke's Mountain is a mountain running event held in County Down as part of the Hill and Dales League. The race is organized by Newcastle AC and takes place on a course primarily consisting of mountain terrain. The event is classified with a difficulty rating of 3 (1,1,1), which indicates easy terrain with specific parameters for ascent and distance.

The course features the following distance:

  • 7.30 km with 450 m of climb

The race route is marked only at major junctions. Participants are not permitted to use GPS devices for navigation during the event. Because the race takes place in a mountain environment, specific mandatory kit requirements are in effect. All runners must carry "Level B" standard equipment for the duration of the race. This equipment includes a waterproof jacket, a hat or buff, gloves, and a whistle. Additionally, participants must carry a foil blanket or bivvy bag and a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored in the device. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration
7 km
Luke's Mountain
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