Author: rbell

The sun has been shining on Annalong this weekend and last, for people recce’ing the route of the Annalong Horseshoe. If the weather of blue sky and light winds continues it will make perfect...

On Thursday 25th April 2013, Newcastle AC welcomed another large crowd to their increasingly popular Hill & Dale Series. Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor was the venue of choice for the third race in the series,...

There were 15 or 20 ‘hardened fell runners’ out for the tradional Monday night run over the race course.  It was a beautiful night for being in the hills with mild temperatures and lots...

For the second week running the weather leading up to Hill and Dales party was standard issue Irish summer time; wet and grey.  Despite the conditions 54 juniors and 236 seniors signed on for...

For the second week running the weather leading up to Hill and Dales party was standard issue Irish summer time; wet and grey.  Despite the conditions 54 juniors and 236 seniors signed on for...

There was  a good turnout of elite athletes for the traditional Monday night race route recce.  As advertised Newcastle’s Joe McCann and John Kelly led out runs at 6.15 and 6.30. As always the...

A GPS showing the main points on the course can be seen here. Please note: This GPS includes the main driveway in the Silent Valley park which is not included in the race route....

REVISED COURSE Due to snow covering parts of the course, there are some changes to the route. Although there is a gradual thaw, some sections still have significant amounts of drifted snow. Therefore, the...

Note: The following is guide to the course as we found it today but please consult the official race route for the precise details.  We will be posting an updated race route in the...

The annual Hill and Dales hill running jamboree starts next week.  To wet your appetite we have reproduced the preview first posted by the host club – Newcastle AC. Is Annett too hot to handle in 2013?...