Trail Running calendar near Ballynally 2026-2027

An obstacle race in Derry / Londonderry on 20 and 21 June 2026 featuring a 10 km course with over 50 natural and man made obstacles, plus separate 5 km teen and 2 km mini courses for younger participants.

A **5K** multi-terrain race through Carnlough quarry with limestone paths, climbs, coastal views and a short out-and-back on Largy Road, organised by Glenlough Running Club.

A NIMRA medium distance fell race at Gortin Glens with a 12 km route and 500 m ascent including the summit of Mullaghcarn. Entries are online only and runner numbers are limited to 200.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road route that climbs to the 1,073 foot summit of Lurig and returns. Entries open in June with a minimum age of 16 and a fee of £25.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along 105 miles of the Inishowen peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way. Runners can complete half or full marathon distances over one to four days with a different route each day.

Mountain ridge races across the Seven Sisters in Donegal offer 55 km, 30 km and 16 km options with technical terrain, large elevation gains and UTMB Index status for the longer distances.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way that passes the Giant's Causeway and runs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surfaces include grass, trail, beach and coastpath with about 2276 ft of ascent.