Trail Running calendar near Ballintoy 2026-2027

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle features evening 10K race and walk plus a 5K race that moves from promenade to forest and the Mourne foothills, with mixed road, trail and an open-mountain section and post-race refreshments.

A NIMRA medium-distance mountain race from Gortin Glens to the summit of Mullaghcarn covering 12 km with 500 m ascent. Online entries only, limited to 200 places; SI electronic timing and mandatory fell-race kit are required.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A 12-hour ultra at Dean Castle Country Park on 02 August 2026, run on an approx. 4 km loop with mixed terrain. Options include solo runners and relay teams of up to four; entries include chip timing and a finisher's medal.

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

A 215 mile coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, featuring 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, a 100 hour cut off and a field limited to 250 entrants.

A 19 mile, 8500 ft challenge walk across the highest Mourne peaks on 8 August 2026. Participants follow their own route between fixed checkpoints and require mountain navigation skills and prior experience.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a **3.8 mile** off-road out-and-back to the 1073 ft summit of Lurig. The event had limited entry and is now full.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, covering 105 miles of coastline. Separate routes run each day and participants can choose full or half marathon distances over one to four days.

Scrabo in County Down is a NIMRA short-championship mountain race organised by Ballydrain Harriers on 20 August 2026. The course is 6.30 km with 360 m climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

A 10 year anniversary trail event around Loch Eck in Argyll offering a 52.22 km solo ultra and a three leg relay, fully signposted with two checkpoints and finisher medal and buff.

An approximately 10K trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran, mainly on rough footpaths and Forestry roads with about 600 feet of ascent. Starts and finishes at Ormidale Sports Field; minimum age 16 and an entry cap of 100.

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

A 10 km mixed-surface race through Clandeboye Estate near Bangor on 13 September 2026, with a short trail section to Helens Tower. Entries include a finishers medal and post-race refreshments, with prizes for top male and female finishers.

Test your endurance and navigation in a two day self-sufficient mountain marathon for teams of two. Choose from multiple distance classes or a one day score event in the scenic Mourne Mountains.

Seven Sisters Skyline The Seven Sisters Skyline is a mountain running event set in the Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal, Ireland. It is described as the largest event of its kind in Ireland, with a capacity of 500 runners. The route f..

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

A 10 km trail event at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire on 11 October 2026, organised as a charity run in support of Release Ayrshire; the course is fully marked and finishers receive event bling and home baking.