The Royal Mile Hill Run

Lincoln, United States • 21 Sep 2025

The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run is a 5K trail race held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, as part of the 50th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival. The challenging course features 800 feet of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads, and ski trails at Loon Mountain. Participants receive a race shirt, a coupon for a Scotch Ale (for those 21+), and an adult ticket to the Highland Games, allowing them to enjoy Scottish food, drink, and culture after the race. Parking is off-site with shuttle service to the event. The race includes competitive categories by age and gender, welcoming runners of all levels to experience this scenic and festive hill run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
800 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Ordination Rock Run is a family-friendly 5K fun run held annually on July 4th in Tamworth, New Hampshire, as part of the town's Independence Day celebrations. Organized by the Tamworth Outing Club, the point-to-point course starts at the historic Ordination Rock and finishes at Kenneth Brett Sch..

The Loon Mountain Race is a challenging mountain trail event held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, covering approximately 6.03 miles with a 3,066-foot elevation gain. The race ascends the slopes of Loon Mountain, featuring diverse terrain such as trails, grass ski slopes, and cat tracks. Notable for its s..

The Magnificent Bastards Challenge, held in Corinth, Vermont, is a unique endurance event honoring fallen Marines from the 2nd Battalion 4th Marines. It features a Last Man Standing race with 1-mile loops that include 300 feet of climbing, each to be completed within 20 minutes, repeated until only..

The Jigger Johnson Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, within the White Mountain National Forest. It features three race distances: a grueling 108-mile 100-mile ultra with 29,000 feet of elevation gain, a 58-mile 50-mile race ascending over 16,000 fe..

The Black Bear Trail Races, hosted by White Mountain Endurance in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience. The event features four distances: a demanding 50K with 7,700 feet of elevation gain over iconic 4,000-foot peaks, a 23K course on the oldest m..

The Kismet Cliff Run, held annually in September in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers two challenging trail races set in the scenic White Mountains. Participants can choose the Little Beast 5 Miler, featuring rugged, technical single-track trails with steep ascents and descents around Echo Lake St..