Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2025-2026

We have found 11 Trailruns in Northern Ireland. Check below where and when you can find the races.

The Seven Sevens Race is a challenging mountain running event held in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting from Greenhill YMCA. This 30.5 km race features a demanding 2600m ascent, covering the seven highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains. The 2025 edition follows a clockwise course and is part of t..

The Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8-mile off-road race held annually as part of the Heart of the Glens Festival in Northern Ireland. The course features a challenging ascent to the summit of Lurig, which stands at 1,073 feet, offering runners spectacular panoramic views before a fast descent back to th..

The Scrabo Hill Race is a short-distance trail running event held at Scrabo Country Park in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Covering 7.2 km (4.5 miles) with an ascent of 365 meters (1200 feet), the race features a challenging figure-of-eight course over two laps. Runners navigate forest trails, narro..

September 2025

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic running event held at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, County Down. The race features a mixed terrain course primarily on gravel paths, with a short trail section leading up to Helens Tower, offering a varied and engaging route. Organized..

The Causeway Cost Ultra Marathon will take place in Portballintrae on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a renowned two-day navigation and endurance event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Teams of two navigate courses ranging from 35km to 55km, visiting control points in order but choosing their own routes. A unique feature is the overnight camp o..

The Last One Standing Florence Court is a unique endurance running event held at Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Participants run a 4.2-mile course through scenic paths and forests, starting flat before climbing through trees to the halfway point, then descending to the finish. Runner..

October 2025

SkyRun the Mournes is a premier skyrunning event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Featuring three challenging race distances—Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km), and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km)—the event offers elevation gains ranging from 1,300m to over 3,500m. Parti..

April 2026

The Endurancelife | Giant's Causeway will take place in Portrush on Saturday 11 April 2026. This trail is organized by Endurancelife. You can run 20 miles.

May 2026

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026. You can run 106 miles.

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July 2026

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place in the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland, on July 26, 2026. Offering both a 10K and a half marathon, the event features a picturesque course starting within the castle grounds, extending throu..