Registration & Entries

• You must register for the 2026 series via SiEntries (once only).
• You will be issued a race number when you register – collect it at your first race and keep it for the full 2026 series.
• Enter each race individually. Entries close at midnight the day before.
• No entry on the day and no cash entries. Do not turn up if you have not entered.

On Race Night

• Bring your number to registration to be scanned before every race (VERY IMPORTANT). This ensures all runners are accounted for.
• If you decide not to run after scanning, or drop out, you must report to organisers at registration or the finish.
• All runners must register and report to the finish—failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Race Numbers

• Numbers must be worn clearly on your chest.
• Numbers pinned to shorts are difficult to scan, cause delays, and is unfair on volunteers – forcing them into awkward contact in muddy, sweaty conditions. This is not an ultra – pin your number on your on chest!
• Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
• Do not run with someone else’s number.
• Please bring your own pins.

Age Categories

• Age categories are based on your age on 31 December 2026.
• Minimum age: 15 (by 1 January 2026).

NIMRA League

• Tollymore and Millstone races are part of the NIMRA League.
• If you want to run more races like the Hill & Dales, join NIMRA (reduced fees for new members) and take part in the League. See NIMRA website for details.

Slieve Donard Race

• Slieve Donard is a standalone race with new race numbers. Entries when open will be available here: Slieve Donard Race.

Safety Rules (Important)

• Mandatory kit: compass, whistle, waterproof jacket (hood & taped seams), waterproof trousers, hat, gloves.
• No kit = no start / disqualification.
• You are responsible for your own safety.
• You cannot run with headphones, poles, dogs, prams, or children.
• See the Fell Running Association’s ‘Runners Rules’ for full details on running mountain races.

Cut-Offs & Marshal/Organiser Instructions

• You must follow all marshal and organiser instructions at all times.
• Cut-off times are applied at the discretion of the Race Organisers.
• These are in place for your safety and to protect volunteers on exposed summits, often in poor weather and fading light.
• If stopped at a cut-off follow the marshal down to the finish.
• Ignoring instructions will result in disqualification and your race will not count for the series.
• Park responsibly, car share, respect the environment, and leave no trace. See the country-side code for full details on how to respect the Mournes.
• Parking is very tight at some race locations – car sharing is a must!

Series Prizes

• Complete 6 races: Hill & Dale series prize.
• 1st male & female: cash prize + perpetual trophy.
• Veteran category winners: cash prize + perpetual trophy.
• Top 10 male & female: cash prize.
• If placed in top 10 and age category win, overall cash prize applies and the category cash prize goes to next eligible runner.
• Runner’s Runner: perpetual trophy.
• Complete all 10 races: entry into draw for 2026 entry refund.

Post-Race Venue (After Each Race)

• Buffet food.
• Cash prize: first male & female.
• Spot prizes (H&D mugs – limited edition highly coveted!). Be there to get one!

Race Routes

• For grid references and komoot route maps please refer to Hill & Dale Routes page.

Race Results

Race results for each race will be available on Webscorer:

Click here for results 

Series results will be updated after each race and available here:

Click here for results 

Slieve Martin Cancellation

Due to the recent fire in the Mournes the Race Directors had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Slieve Martin race. An email was sent to everyone who had entered the race.

As a result of the cancellation, the Hill & Dale Series 2026 will be a 9 race series (with 6 races to score and complete the series).

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Hill & Dale Series 2026 Calendar