Trail Running calendar near Anaverna 2026-2027

Part of the Hills and Dales series, Drinnahilly is a marked 6 km forest trail race in Donard Forest Park with about 400 m of climb. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries require SiEntries registration and a minimum age of 15.

A mountain running event around Spelga Reservoir in the Mournes, featuring a NIMRA Championship long race and a new shorter NIMRA League course, mandatory safety kit, off-road navigation between checkpoints, and a Deer's Meadow cut-off chec..

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle features evening 10K race and walk plus a 5K race that moves from promenade to forest and the Mourne foothills, with mixed road, trail and an open-mountain section and post-race refreshments.

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A 19 mile, 8500 ft challenge walk across the highest Mourne peaks on 8 August 2026. Participants follow their own route between fixed checkpoints and require mountain navigation skills and prior experience.

Scrabo in County Down is a NIMRA short-championship mountain race organised by Ballydrain Harriers on 20 August 2026. The course is 6.30 km with 360 m climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

A 10 km mixed-surface race through Clandeboye Estate near Bangor on 13 September 2026, with a short trail section to Helens Tower. Entries include a finishers medal and post-race refreshments, with prizes for top male and female finishers.

A two day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, covering about 35 to 55 km across two days, with a one day score class. Participants camp overnight and are expected to be self sufficient.

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

A coastal trail run of 10 km around Howth in Dublin offering mixed terrain and coastal scenery. The event has an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees; a bundle with the Wicklow 10 km is available.

Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.

A cross-country event at Ormeau Park on 8 November 2026 featuring youth and senior races from 1 to 4 miles, organised by Annadale Striders with team and individual prizes across age categories.

A certified *10 km* trail on the Cooley Peninsula with 240 m elevation, chip timing, a finisher’s medal, on-site parking and a bag drop beside the start/finish area.

Norn Iron 100 is a long-distance ultra event listed on the UTMB Index with an iTRA 5 rating. It will hold its sixth edition on 29 and 30 May 2027 in Northern Ireland.

A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes, chip timing, kilometre markers, a themed medal and free race photos in support of Northern Ireland Hospice.