The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run

Race Overview

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026

60 Loon Mountain Rd, Lincoln, NH, 03251

Event Info

• Challenge Level: 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.
• Participant Perks: 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).
• Discounts: Participants who have already purchased an NH Highland Games Weekend Pass or Sunday Pass can contact Program Director Andrew MacLeay at andrewm@nhscot.org for more information.

Parking Information

• Parking Availability: There is no parking available at Loon during the Highland Games.
• Directions: All participants should take Exit 32 off of I-93 and proceed East on 112, following signs for parking.
• Shuttle Service: Shuttle buses will transfer participants to the Highland Games grounds at Loon.

Spectator Information

• Ticket Requirement: 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.
• Purchase Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at 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 +:

Learn More

Find out more about the festival here: https://nhscot.org/

Event Link

For more details, visit the official race page: NH Highland Games & Festival 5K Trail Race