Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2025-2026

Luke's is a challenging mountain running event held at Meelmore Lodge, featuring a 7km course with a 500m climb on open mountain terrain. It is the sixth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a competitive atmosphere for runners aged 16 and older, testi..

The Millstone is an 8km running event featuring a challenging 500m climb along forest paths in Donard Forest Park. It is the seventh race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The race offers a scenic and demanding course suitable for runners aged 16 and older. The event fos..

The Granite Peaks Races, organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association, take place at Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, on Sunday, 25th May 2025. The event features three challenging mountain running races: an 80km ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 25km race, all with significant elevati..

The Slieve Donard Race, organized by Newcastle AC, is a challenging 10km mountain running event held in Donard Forest Park, County Down. Featuring an 850m climb, the race demands strong fitness and navigational skills, especially in poor weather. The course starts at Newcastle Centre, follows roads..

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 organized by Newcastle AC. The race follows a clockwise route on open mountain terrain, offering a challenging course for participants aged 16 and older.The eve..

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 is a mountain running event organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) in County Antrim. This race features a challenging course with a distance of 16.20 kilometers and an ascent of 620 meters, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participants are r..

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 attracts runners aged 16 and older, offering a competitive..

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 who enjoy..

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, will take place on July 27, 2025. This exciting event features both a 10K and a half marathon, set against the stunning backdrop of Hillsborough Castle and its surrounding gardens. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that i..

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

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, using map references to find control points in a prescribed order while choosing their own routes. A uni..

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..