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Scrabo Hill Race

Newtownards, United Kingdom • 21 Aug 2025

Scrabo Hill Race is a Northern Ireland mountain running event staged at Scrabo Country Park, near Newtownards. It forms part of the NIMRA Championship as a short-distance race. The course covers 7.2 km (about 4.5 miles) with around 365 m of ascending, run as two laps around a figure-of-eight on forest trails and singletrack.

Expect short steep climbs, tree roots and rocks, with markers and a dibber at the start/finish. The route is fully way-marked with sawdust and tape. Facilities include marshalls, upper-car-park parking, and multiple age-category prizes; running poles are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Newtownards

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