Trail Running calendar near Ballyclare 2025-2026

SkyRun the Mournes is a three-race skyrunning event set in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. It features the Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km) and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km). Elevation gains range from about 1,300m to ove..

Comber Cup 2025, hosted by Ballydrain Harriers, takes place at Billy Neill Playing Fields, Comber Road, Dundonald, Northern Ireland. This cross-country fixture is a regular part of the Northern Ireland Cross Country League and is run on the..

Event overview The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10k is scheduled for 12 October 2025 at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. The event is organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads as a charity run with proceeds supporting the local mental health charity Release Ay..

The 89th McConnell Shield is a cross-country race held at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The event features a range of races: U12 800m, U14 1 mile, U16 2 miles, and senior races including a 3-mile section..

Event details The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners a..

Event details The Boxing Day Boomerang is scheduled for 26 December 2025 and is organised by Scott Brown Fitness. The event raises funds for Ayrshire Sportsability. There are two race distances and the courses are run on a mix of roads and..

Event details The Castlewellan Christmas Cracker takes place on Saturday 27 December 2025 at Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED. The course is approximately 8.5 miles on roads, fields and forest tracks in an..

Race around dramatic Culzean Castle and its 642 acres of gardens, beaches and woodland on Sunday 1 March 2026. Choose 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon, bring one dog per runner and enjoy chip timing, medals and stunning coastal views.

Run 20 mile of coastal trail around the Giant's Causeway near Portrush, with cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins in a UNESCO World Heritage setting. Fully marked course, electronic timing and a finishers medal make for a memorable day.

Bruce's Crown Race - April 2026 Bruce's Crown Race is scheduled for 11 to 12 April 2026 at Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. The distance is 46 miles and entries are for..

Event details Heart of Granite is scheduled for 11 April 2026 at Caldons Old Campsite, Bargrennan, Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SU (OS Grid Ref NX 40027 78951). The entry fee is £25.00. Entries open 23 April 2025 and close 5 April 2026...

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 from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Join the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra on 5 to 6 June 2026, a scenic 50 km out and back from Irvine Beach along coastal beaches and trails. Expect marshalled crossings, aid stations, post race treats, a finisher medal and goody bag.

Ultra Scotland 50 The Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile trail ultra taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026 along the Southern Upland Way. The course is listed with approximately 56 miles distance and around 2447 m of ascent. The race starts at S..

Event overview Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104-mile trail ultramarathon with approximately 4611 m of elevation. The route follows the Southern Upland Way from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels and passes features such as Benbrack, Gateshaw..

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival : 26 July 2026 The event is set at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, 349 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6GT, UK, on Sunday 26 July 2026. Race distances offered: 10K Half Marathon Gro..

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

Event overview Race Across Scotland is a coast-to-coast ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way. The event distance is 215 miles with total ascent of 7218 m. The published 2026 dates are Saturday 8th to Wednesday 12th August. The st..