Millstone

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026

Millstone at Donard Forest Park

Millstone is a fell race in the Hills and Dales series held on 4 June 2026 at Donard Forest Park. The course follows forest paths and covers a distance of 8 km with approximately 500 m of climb. The route is partially marked.

Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 3 June 2026. Entry fees are £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. Entries so far are listed as 22 participants. The event organiser is Newcastle AC.

Runners must be at least 15 years old on or before 1 January 2026. Race numbers must be attached to the chest; fixing numbers to shorts is not permitted and may lead to disqualification. Full body cover must be carried; runners who fail the kit check in poor conditions may be disqualified. Registration is handled from a van at the start in Donard Park. Presentation takes place at O'Hares Bar, Newcastle.

Additional location details include a grid reference of 372 304 and the what3words location calm.collect.seeing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
Main Course
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