Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association


 

Annalong Horseshoe Winner

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.

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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.

Date
Race
Estimated Distance/Climb
Location
& Registration
Prizegiving
April 8th
'The McVeigh Classic'
5.5 miles
1,080 feet
Castlewellan
Lake Car Park
Maginns ,Castlewellan
April 15th
Tollymore Forest
5 miles
900 feet
Tollymore
Main Car Park
O’Hare’s, Newcastle
 
April 22nd
Slieve Martin
4.25 miles
1,740 feet
Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Luke’s Bar, Rostrevor
 
April 29th
Binnian to the Top
2 miles
2,000 feet
Head Road near Annalong
Harbour Inn, Annalong
 
May 6th
Moughanmore
3.25 miles
1,560 feet
Deer’s Meadow
Greenan’s, Kilcoo
 
May 13th
Rocky
4.25 miles
1,600 feet
Leitrim Lodge
Car Park
Doran's Pub, Hilltown
 
May 20th
Slieve Muck
4 miles
1500 feet
Crocknafeola Wood
Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
May 27th
Meelbeg Meelmore

3.5 miles
1,800 feet
Happy Valley
Car Park
Maghera Inn
June 3rd
Hen/Rocky
3.5 miles
1,500 feet
Hen Car Park
Doran's Pub, Hilltown
June 10th
Loughshannagh
Horseshoe
4 miles
1,700 feet
Spelga Dam Car Park
Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
June 17th
Monument Race
(Tollymore Forest)
4.5 miles
1,100 feet
Tollymore Main Car Park
Avoca Hotel, Newcastle

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____________________
 
Club _____________________________________     ANI Affiliated Club - YES or NO
 
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
 
  1. Numbers and pins must be returned after each race or result will not be recorded.
  2. A Charge will be made for re-issue of lost number.
  3. Only one form is required to be completed for entire race series
  4. Non finishers must report to the Start Offical before leaving the race.
  5. Safety equipment required for mountain races (compass, whistle, full body cover) please get in the habit of bringing these to every race
  6. Navigation skills required on mountain races.
  7. 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_______________