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Tollymore

Name: Tollymore
Start: 2026-04-23
End: 2026-04-23
Location: Newcastle

Newcastle, United Kingdom • 23 Apr 2026

Tollymore

Tollymore is an off-road running event held on 23 April 2026 at Tollymore Upper Car Park, organised by Newcastle AC as the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. The course covers a distance of 8 km with approximately 300 m of climb and is partially marked.

Participants must be at least 15 years old on 1 January 2026. Entry is handled through SiEntries; entries open 20 March 2026 and close 22 April 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The event listed 117 participants at the time of posting.

Race numbers must be attached to the chest for accurate scanning; attaching numbers to shorts may result in disqualification. Full body cover must be carried to the race and may be checked at the finish; failure to pass a kit check in poor conditions can lead to disqualification. Presentation is scheduled to take place at the Burrendale Hotel Newcastle. The start location grid reference is 346 328 and the start is at Tollymore Upper Car Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration

7 km

Main Course

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

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