Trail Running calendar near Ballintoy 2025-2026

Join the NIMRA Run for Rescue, a challenging hilly 10 km trail at Tollymore Forest Park on Saturday 6 December 2025. Give a voluntary donation to support Mourne Mountain Rescue and enjoy marshalled scenic trails plus post race prizes.

Take on a challenging winter fell race up Cairnsmore of Fleet on 13 December 2025 across the Southern Galloway mountains. Proceeds benefit Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and competent navigation skills are required.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle on 26 December for a festive 5 km or 10 km charity run on roads and trails. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and raffle fun while supporting Ayrshire Sportsability.

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..

Run through the dramatic grounds of Culzean Castle and Country Park on 1 March 2026, choosing from 5km, 10km or a half marathon. Enjoy coastal views, woodland trails and a lively finish with medal, goodies and Canicross friendly options.

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.

Bruce's Crown Race is a bold team mountain challenge from Caldons near Glentrool in Galloway, spanning 46 miles and over 4000 metres of ascent across three hill ranges. Teams of 2 to 4 tackle checkpoints, hot food and a 24 hour time limit.

Tackle a 20 mile fell race across rugged Galloway peaks including Merrick with 1850 m of ascent and dramatic ridge and plateau running. Organised in aid of Galloway Mountain Rescue, the race finishes at Caldons with hot soup and a beer.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

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

Run from sunset into sunrise along the Ayrshire coast in a 50 km night ultramarathon from Irvine Beach. Enjoy beaches, promenades and trails plus on course support and a finisher medal, goody bag and Polaroid photo.

Run the gardens of Hillsborough Castle on scenic forest routes past the fort and lake, finishing in the event village. Choose 10K or half while supporting Northern Ireland Hospice and enjoy pacers, free photos and a themed medal.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile self supported ultra along the scenic Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, testing endurance over rugged hills with a strict 100 hour cutoff. Entry by application and places are limited.

Four days of coastal running in Inishowen, Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way with full and half marathon options and a 105 mile loop through scenic coastal and hill terrain. Run or walk one to four days and finish with a medal and post ra..

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.

SkyRun the Mournes by APEX Running invites mountain runners to tackle three skyraces across the dramatic Mourne Mountains on 10 October 2026. Choose from a 50km ultra, 35km skyline or 20km trail with serious elevation and stunning views.