Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association
www.nimra.org.uk
Hill & Dale 2010
Wed 7 April 2010 - Ian Taylor
The 2010 Hill & Dale series kicks off this week with the race around Castlewellan Forest Park..
The eleven race series includes new routes over Slieve Muck and Hen/Rocky and omits Hen/Cock and Donard Forest. The final is on Thursday, 17th June over the Monument Race route, based in Tollymore Forest Park.
Please fill in a registration form and come early on Thursday, with the race starting at 7:30 pm.
See under Events for another copy of the race list and registration form.
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Date
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Race
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Estimated Distance/Climb
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Location
& Registration
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Prizegiving
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April 8th
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'The McVeigh Classic'
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5.5 miles
1,080 feet
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Castlewellan
Lake Car Park
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Maginns ,Castlewellan
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April 15th
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Tollymore Forest
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5 miles
900 feet
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Tollymore
Main Car Park
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O’Hare’s, Newcastle
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April 22nd
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Slieve Martin
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4.25 miles
1,740 feet
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Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
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Luke’s Bar, Rostrevor
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April 29th
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Binnian to the Top
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2 miles
2,000 feet
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Head Road near Annalong
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Harbour Inn, Annalong
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May 6th
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Moughanmore
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3.25 miles
1,560 feet
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Deer’s Meadow
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Greenan’s, Kilcoo
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May 13th
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Rocky
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4.25 miles
1,600 feet
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Leitrim Lodge
Car Park
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Doran's Pub, Hilltown
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May 20th
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Slieve Muck
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4 miles
1500 feet
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Crocknafeola Wood
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Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
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May 27th
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Meelbeg Meelmore
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3.5 miles
1,800 feet
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Happy Valley
Car Park
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Maghera Inn
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June 3rd
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Hen/Rocky
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3.5 miles
1,500 feet
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Hen Car Park
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Doran's Pub, Hilltown
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June 10th
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Loughshannagh
Horseshoe |
4 miles
1,700 feet
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Spelga Dam Car Park
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Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
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June 17th
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Monument Race
(Tollymore Forest)
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4.5 miles
1,100 feet
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Tollymore Main Car Park
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Avoca Hotel, Newcastle
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The race registration form is below
Hill and Dale Race Series Entry Form 2010
Promoted by Newcastle AC (www.newcastleac.org) Race Number_______ (Official use only)
Full Name (Print)_____________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Phone No__________________________ Date of Birth____________________
Next of Kin _____________________ Telephone Number____________________
Email __________________________________________________________________________
Car Registration _______________________________________
Qualified First Aider Yes or No (Please circle appropriately)
Category (Tick below as appropriate)
Male Junior _____ Open _____V35_____V40_____V45_____V50______V55_____V60____
Female Junior____ Open ____LV35____LV40____LV45____LV50____LV55____LV60____
Entry Prices
Seniors: Athletics NI registered athletes – £7.00
Non-registered/Unattached/ Non ANI Affiliated clubs - £8.00
Juniors:- £3
Attention is drawn to the following points
- Numbers and pins must be returned after each race or result will not be recorded.
- A Charge will be made for re-issue of lost number.
- Only one form is required to be completed for entire race series
- Non finishers must report to the Start Offical before leaving the race.
- Safety equipment required for mountain races (compass, whistle, full body cover) please get in the habit of bringing these to every race
- Navigation skills required on mountain races.
- Car sharing should be used for all races.
I understand the H&D Race series is held in accordance with the rules and safety requirements of NIMRA. I am aware of the organiser’s information and requirements in connection with the race series. I accept the hazards involved in mountain running and acknowledge that I am entering and running each race at my own risk, other than the organiser’s liability for causing death or personal injury by negligence. I confirm that I understand that the organiser accepts no liability to me for any loss or damage of any nature to myself or my property arising out of my participation in the race series.
Signed_______________________________________________ Date_______________
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