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Luke's

Name: Luke's
Start: 2026-05-21
End: 2026-05-21
Location: Hilltown

Hilltown, United Kingdom • 21 May 2026

Luke's - Race in the Hills and Dales series

Luke's is a mountain running event held on 21 May 2026 as part of the Hills and Dales series. The course is on open mountain, covers a distance of 7 km and includes approximately 500 m of climb. The route is not marked.

Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 20 May 2026. Entry fees are £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. At the time of listing there are 56 participants. Competitors must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026. Entry requires registration with the SiEntries system.

Race numbers must be attached to the chest; numbers on shorts are difficult to scan and may lead to disqualification for persistent offenders. Competitors must bring full body cover; in poor conditions a kit check will be carried out and failure to meet requirements may result in disqualification.

The public start location is Meelmore Lodge; the grid reference for the start is 306 307. Presentation takes place at Doran's, Kilkeel Road, Hilltown. The event is organised by Newcastle AC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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7 km

Luke's Race

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

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