Category Archives: Hill and Dale

Slieve Martin Charity Race Results

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David Hicks, Tim Conway, Ethan McMullan

David Hicks (3rd), Tim Conway (1st), Ethan McMullan (2nd)

Holy Fisher, Sarah Brady, Victoria Kelly

Holy Fisher (3rd), Sarah Brady (1st), Victoria Kelly (2nd)

Thursday 13th August saw the return of the Slieve Martin race which had to be excluded from the H&D series earlier in the season due to the wild fires in the area.  Not to be deterred from hosting this event race directors David Hicks and Barry og McConville were determined that the race would go ahead at a later date. It was decided that it would be a charity race with all money raised going towards the purchase of a defibrillator which will be situated at the Old Town road car park, opposite Carricklittle lane in the middle of the Mournes. Collection on the night raised an excellent £1582.40.

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Slieve Martin Charity Race

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Newcastle AC are pleased to announce that the Slieve Martin Race will return as a standalone event on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 7:30pm.

The race will be run over the Hill & Dale course, giving runners the chance to get their Hill & Dale fix during the summer months.

Entry will be free, with a voluntary collection on the night to raise funds for a defibrillator at the Oldtown Road Car Park, located at the start of the Carrick Little track leading to Slieve Binnian.

The car park has been used for Hill & Dale parking in recent years and was owned by James Doran, who sadly passed away last year. James was always incredibly supportive and could not do enough to help the running community. The defibrillator will be purchased in his memory, creating a lasting tribute that will mean a great deal to his family while also benefiting everyone who uses the area.

To take part in the race you must register on Webscorer here:

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Hill & Dales 2026: Drinnahilly Report, Photos and Results

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Drinnahilly Brings the Curtain Down on Another Memorable Hill & Dale Series

By The Not so Civil Servants

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and after ten weeks of climbing, descending, slipping, scrambling and occasionally running, the 2026 Hill & Dale Series came to a fitting conclusion at Drinnahilly.

Although Drinnahilly lacks the lofty summits of Binnian or Meelmore, it remains one of the quickest and most fiercely contested races of the series. The relentless climbs through Donard Forest and the flowing descents demanded one final effort from legs already weary after a spring spent battling the Mournes. Continue reading →

Hill & Dales 2026: Loughshannagh Report, Photos and Results

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Effortless Crudgington eases to emphatic win.

The Loughshannagh Horseshoe – The Prophet’s Musings!

Arguably, the most difficult and technically challenging race of the series, the Loughshannagh Horseshoe is a perennial favourite with all ages and abilities. This year athletes took on the course in an anti-clockwise direction, climbing Carn first. Then it was Doan, Loughshannagh before Ott and the and dash for home.
Adam Ewart finished with one shoe but was able to retrace his steps and retrieve the missing footwear!!!

Adam Ewart finished with one shoe but was able to retrace his steps and retrieve the missing footwear!!!

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Hill & Dales 2026: Millstone Report, Photos and Results

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Millstone Mountain: The Return of Order  

By The Overworked Chef  

Newcastle AC members pre-race in their club vests.

Newcastle AC members pre-race in their club vests.

After the organisational heroics at Luke’s, the Hill and Dale caravan arrived in Newcastle and Millstone Mountain on a blustery, rain-soaked June evening, where almost 300 runners gathered for one of the series’ sternest challenges. Continue reading →