Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland on this 20 mile trail run along the North Antrim Coast. Navigate a stunning route through UNESCO Heritage sites featuring dramatic cliffs and the iconic Giant's Causeway.

A medium distance open mountain race of about 13 km with 682 m ascent in the Mournes, organised by Newry AC. The route follows the Mourne Way, includes five checkpoints and requires mandatory mountain kit and some navigation.

Test your limits at the Corox 2.0 Fitness Challenge in Tyrone. This outdoor event combines eight functional exercise stations with interval runs on a one kilometer track for singles and doubles.

An 8 km forest path race with 300 m climb in Castlewellan Forest Park. It is the first race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC and based at the Life Adventure Centre.

A championship mountain trail race on Binevenagh with a 6.2-mile (10 km) marked, chip-timed course and 350 m of ascent. Online entries only; full kit is required and proceeds support the Northwest Mountain Rescue Team.

An 8 km, 300 m climb fell race at Tollymore Upper Car Park on 23 April 2026, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Entries via SiEntries with a minimum age of 15 and specified kit and number rules.

A mountain running event in Annalong featuring a 20 km NIMRA Championship long course and a new 9 km NIMRA League short course, both on mapped checkpoints and requiring mandatory safety kit and navigation skills.

A mountain race in Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, covering 8 km with 500 m of climb. Part of the Hills and Dales series, entries are managed via SiEntries and the course is partially marked.

Binnian on 7 May 2026 is a hill race from Carrick Little Car Park covering 5 km with 750 m of ascent on open mountain terrain. The event is part of the Hill and Dale series and requires entrants to be 15 or older.

A mountain race at Meelmore Lodge on 14 May 2026, covering 7 km with 700 m of ascent on an unmarked course; organisers require full body cover and chest-mounted race numbers.

A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb on open, unmarked terrain near Meelmore Lodge. Part of the Hills and Dales series, entries are managed through SiEntries and the minimum age is 15.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Experience a technical 10 km mountain race ascending 850 m to the summit of Slieve Donard. This navigation based event serves as a championship trial for runners looking to test their skills on difficult terrain in County Down.

A fell race in the Hills and Dales series at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026, covering 8 km with 500 m of climb on partially marked forest paths. Entries open 20 March and close 3 June; organised by Newcastle AC.

A multi-terrain five mile out and back race from CS Lewis Square to Victoria Park with varied surfaces and looped park sections. Entries are full and new entries join a waiting list.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

A mountain race on 11 June 2026 in the Hills and Dales series, covering 8 km with 800 m of climb from Ott Car Park. The unmarked, anti-clockwise route is organised by Newcastle AC and requires chest numbers and full body cover.

Hen & Cock is a hill race on 18 June 2026 at Hen Car Park. The unmarked course is 5 km with 500 m of climb on open mountain; full body cover is required and race numbers must be worn on the chest.

An endurance Last One Standing event at Florence Court on 20 June 2026 where runners complete repeated one hour laps of a 4.2 mile forest route until a single runner remains. Medals and an event t shirt are provided to all entrants.

A marked forest-course race at Donard Forest Park covering 6 km with 400 m of climb, part of the Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC with a minimum age of 15 and specific kit and number rules.