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Millstone

Name: Millstone
Start: 2026-06-04
End: 2026-06-04
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026

Millstone - Race in the Hills and Dales series

Millstone is a trail running event on Thursday 4 June 2026 at Donard Forest Park, organised by Newcastle AC as part of the Hills and Dales series. The route runs on forest paths and is a partially marked course.

The advertised distance is 8 km with 500 m of climb. The start grid reference is 372 304. Participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026.

Entry is handled through SiEntries. Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 3 June 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. An entry list and current participant numbers are maintained by the organiser.

Runners must attach numbers to the chest rather than the shorts to allow for scanning. Full body cover must be carried; competitors who fail a kit check when conditions are poor may be disqualified. Presentation of results takes place at O'Hares Bar in Newcastle after the event. Registration operates from a van at the start in Donard Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newcastle

Race information

Registration

8 km

8km and 500m Climb

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

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