Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2025-2026

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run 26 miles.

Loughshannagh is an 8km mountain running event featuring an 800m climb, held at Ott Car Park. It is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is organized by Newcastle AC. The race follows a clockwise course on open mountain terrain, offering a challenging and scenic experience for participants ag..

The CS Lewis 5 Mile Challenge, held at CS Lewis Square in Belfast, is a multi-terrain running event featuring an out-and-back course. Starting beneath the iconic Aslan statue, runners follow the Greenway to Victoria Park, where they complete four varied loops over trail, grass, and concrete surfaces..

The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a medium-distance fell running event held just outside Larne, Northern Ireland, with the base at Cairncastle Primary School in Ballygalley. Covering approximately 10 miles (16.2 km) with around 2,200 feet (620 meters) of climbing, the course features a challengin..

Meels is a challenging mountain running event held at Meelmore Lodge, featuring a 7km course with a demanding 700m climb on open mountain terrain. It is the ninth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a competitive atmosphere for runners aged 16 and old..

Drinnahilly is a challenging 6km race featuring a 400m climb on forest paths, held at Donard Forest Park. It is the 10th race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a scenic and demanding course through natural woodland terrain, appealing to runners aged 16 a..

The Mullaghcarn Giant is a mountain running event organized by Carmen Runners, taking place in County Tyrone. The race features a challenging 12 km course with a total ascent of 500 meters, culminating at the summit of Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins. Participants are advised to w..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place on July 27, 2025, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. The event offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle. Runners will enjoy a course that passes through surro..

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

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a challenging 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 mou..

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

SkyRun the Mournes is a premier skyrunning event held in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland, featuring three challenging races: the Ultra (50 km), Skyline (35 km), and SkyTrail (20 km). Participants can enjoy stunning mountain scenery while tackling significant elevation gains, with the Ultra..

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway is a 20-mile coastal trail run located on the North Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland, featuring the iconic Giant's Causeway UNESCO Heritage Site. The route offers runners a challenging yet scenic experience through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with terrai..