Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2025-2026

Team up for the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker, an 8.5 mile festive run through roads, fields and forest tracks around Castlewellan on 27 December 2025. Teams of two run together, all finishers get a medal and post race soup and showers.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

Enjoy a 20 mile coastal trail beside the Giant's Causeway with cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins on the North Antrim Coast. This scenic UTMB qualifier counts toward the Endurancelife leaderboard and features full timing.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Run a 10K or half marathon through the historic Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on traffic free, multi terrain paths that pass the lake and fort. With pacers, chip timing and a medal, support Northern Ireland Hospice.

Experience the classic Mourne Mountain Marathon, a two day endurance and navigation challenge in Northern Ireland. Teams of two tackle multi day routes and camp overnight, welcoming everyone from walkers to elite runners.

Take on the wild Mourne Mountains at SkyRun the Mournes on 10 October 2026, with three scenic yet demanding skyraces from 20km trail to 50km ultra. Entries are open for a day of rugged peaks, big views and mountain running camaraderie.