The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Lincoln, New Hampshire
- Price $59.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run, taking place on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Lincoln, Grafton. This thrilling event is part of the 51st Annual NH Highland Games, offering athletes a chance to conquer a challenging 5K trail run that features an impressive 800 feet of elevation gain. The course winds through a mix of dirt trails, service roads, and ski trails, promising a truly adventurous outing for participants.
As a participant, you'll enjoy a race shirt, a complimentary coupon for a refreshing scotch ale (for those 21 and over), and an adult ticket to the Highland Games, valued at $45! This is your opportunity to indulge in delicious food, drinks, and the vibrant sights and sounds of Scotland after your race. So, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, join us for a memorable day of athletic competition and cultural celebration. Don’t forget to plan your parking ahead of time, as shuttle buses will be available to take you to the Highland Games grounds at Loon Mountain. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this exciting event!
As a participant, you'll enjoy a race shirt, a complimentary coupon for a refreshing scotch ale (for those 21 and over), and an adult ticket to the Highland Games, valued at $45! This is your opportunity to indulge in delicious food, drinks, and the vibrant sights and sounds of Scotland after your race. So, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, join us for a memorable day of athletic competition and cultural celebration. Don’t forget to plan your parking ahead of time, as shuttle buses will be available to take you to the Highland Games grounds at Loon Mountain. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this exciting event!
Organiser's Description
NH HIGHLAND GAMES & FESTIVAL 5K TRAIL RACE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 20256
60 LOON MOUNTAIN RD, LINCOLN, NH, 03251 [https://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.056346,-71.633604&z=14&t=m&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=17256832136585090341] [https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B029'58.1%22N+71%C2%B032'17.6%22W/@42.4994759,-71.5407899,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m8!3m7!1s0x89e3936f8979b095:0x57cb44fd0ea00792!2sCisco+Boxborough+500,+500+Beaver+Brook+Rd,+Boxborough,+MA+01719!3b1!8m2!3d42.4997052!4d-71.5388155!16s%2Fg%2F1hhjddxg_!3m3!8m2!3d42.499472!4d-71.538215?entry=ttu]
EVENT INFO:
JOIN US TO KICK OFF THE FINAL DAY OF ATHLETICS COMPETITION AT THE 51ST ANNUAL NH HIGHLAND GAMES! THIS CHALLENGING COURSE FEATURES 800 FT. OF ELEVATION GAIN ON A COMBINATION OF DIRT TRAILS, SERVICE ROADS, AND SKI TRAILS.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, A FREE COUPON FOR A SCOTCH ALE (MUST BE 21+) TO BE REDEEMED AT OUR SCOTCH ALE TENT, AND AN ADULT SUNDAY HIGHLAND GAMES TICKET ($45 VALUE), TO ENJOY FOOD, DRINK AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND POST-RACE.
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED AN NH HIGHLAND GAMES WEEKEND PASS OR SUNDAY PASS CAN CONTACT PROGRAM DIRECTOR ANDREW MACLEAY- ANDREWM@NHSCOT.ORG, FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FOR THEIR RACE REGISTRATION.
PARKING:
THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT LOON DURING THE HIGHLAND GAMES. ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD TAKE EXIT 32 OFF OF I-93 AND PROCEED EAST ON 112, FOLLOWING SIGNS FOR PARKING. SHUTTLE BUSES WILL TRANSFER PARTICIPANTS TO THE HIGHLAND GAMES GROUNDS AT LOON.
SPECTATORS:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL SPECTATORS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A HIGHLAND GAMES TICKET IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE GROUNDS AT LOON - HTTPS://NHSCOT.ORG/BUY-TICKETS/ [https://nhscot.org/buy-tickets/]
EVENT SCHEDULE:
RACE CHECK-IN OPENS - 7:30AM
RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES - 8:15AM
RACE STARTS - 8:30AM
RACE EVENTS:
*
5K RUN
SCORING BRACKETS:
*
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE/NON-BINARY
*
SCORING AGE GROUPS (M/F/NB)
*
20&U
*
20-49
*
50-64
*
65+
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL HERE: HTTPS://NHSCOT.ORG/ [https://nhscot.org/]
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 20256
60 LOON MOUNTAIN RD, LINCOLN, NH, 03251 [https://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.056346,-71.633604&z=14&t=m&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=17256832136585090341] [https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B029'58.1%22N+71%C2%B032'17.6%22W/@42.4994759,-71.5407899,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m8!3m7!1s0x89e3936f8979b095:0x57cb44fd0ea00792!2sCisco+Boxborough+500,+500+Beaver+Brook+Rd,+Boxborough,+MA+01719!3b1!8m2!3d42.4997052!4d-71.5388155!16s%2Fg%2F1hhjddxg_!3m3!8m2!3d42.499472!4d-71.538215?entry=ttu]
EVENT INFO:
JOIN US TO KICK OFF THE FINAL DAY OF ATHLETICS COMPETITION AT THE 51ST ANNUAL NH HIGHLAND GAMES! THIS CHALLENGING COURSE FEATURES 800 FT. OF ELEVATION GAIN ON A COMBINATION OF DIRT TRAILS, SERVICE ROADS, AND SKI TRAILS.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, A FREE COUPON FOR A SCOTCH ALE (MUST BE 21+) TO BE REDEEMED AT OUR SCOTCH ALE TENT, AND AN ADULT SUNDAY HIGHLAND GAMES TICKET ($45 VALUE), TO ENJOY FOOD, DRINK AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND POST-RACE.
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED AN NH HIGHLAND GAMES WEEKEND PASS OR SUNDAY PASS CAN CONTACT PROGRAM DIRECTOR ANDREW MACLEAY- ANDREWM@NHSCOT.ORG, FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FOR THEIR RACE REGISTRATION.
PARKING:
THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT LOON DURING THE HIGHLAND GAMES. ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD TAKE EXIT 32 OFF OF I-93 AND PROCEED EAST ON 112, FOLLOWING SIGNS FOR PARKING. SHUTTLE BUSES WILL TRANSFER PARTICIPANTS TO THE HIGHLAND GAMES GROUNDS AT LOON.
SPECTATORS:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL SPECTATORS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A HIGHLAND GAMES TICKET IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE GROUNDS AT LOON - HTTPS://NHSCOT.ORG/BUY-TICKETS/ [https://nhscot.org/buy-tickets/]
EVENT SCHEDULE:
RACE CHECK-IN OPENS - 7:30AM
RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES - 8:15AM
RACE STARTS - 8:30AM
RACE EVENTS:
*
5K RUN
SCORING BRACKETS:
*
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE/NON-BINARY
*
SCORING AGE GROUPS (M/F/NB)
*
20&U
*
20-49
*
50-64
*
65+
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL HERE: HTTPS://NHSCOT.ORG/ [https://nhscot.org/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$59.30
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