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Trail Running Calendar near Ballygalley 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Ballygalley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

NIMAA XC Championships & Trials

Trail Run
Cross country championships and selection trials at Queens Playing Fields in Belfast on 3 Oct 2026, organised by Athletics Northern Ireland with 135 competitors listed.
Oct
11
Su

Comber Cup

Trail Run 3 km 4 km 6 km 8 km
Comber Cup is a Northern Ireland Cross Country League fixture at Billy Neill Playing Fields in Dundonald with youth races and team competitions from 1 km to 8 km.
Oct
25
Su

NI & Ulster Even Age Group XC Championships & Bobby Rea XC

Trail Run
Annual NI and Ulster age-group cross country and the Bobby Rea Memorial take place in Billy Neill MBE County Park on 25 October 2026.
Oct
31
Sa

Run Forest Run - Minnowburn

Road Race Trail Run 5 km 10 km
A 5K and 10K event at Mary Peters Track in Belfast featuring mixed track and forest routes, chip timing, posted race packs, and on-site parking.
November 2026
Nov
8
Su

Malcolm Cup XC

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 4 mi
Cross country at Ormeau Park on 8 November 2026 with races for multiple age groups, team and individual prizes, and entries via SiEntries.
Nov
14
Sa

The 89th McConnell Shield

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 5 mi
A chip timed cross country meeting at Six Mile Water Park, Ballyclare, featuring junior and senior races as part of the NI Athletics XC league.
January 2027
Jan
1
Fr

Race over the Glen

Trail Run 10 km
A technical 10 km trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with scenic views and waterfalls, capped at 800 entrants and offering cash and age-category prizes.
February 2027
Feb
6
Sa

Antrim Castle Gardens

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
A winter 5K and 10K event at Antrim Castle Gardens, with the 10K visiting Shanes Castle ruins and offering views of Lough Neagh.
Feb
13
Sa

Rabbit Run - Ballycastle

Trail Run 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
Rabbit Run in Ballypatrick Forest on 13 Feb 2027 offers full and half marathons and a 10 km, mostly off road, fully marked course with a seven hour cutoff.
March 2027
Mar
20
Sa

Castle to Castle Ultra - Carrickfergus

Trail Run 26 mi 52 mi
March 2027 trail event between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle offering a 52.4 mile ultra or a marathon over Cavehill Carnmoney and Knockagh.
June 2027
Jun
26-27
Sa - Su

Belfast 24

Road Race Backyard Ultra 10 km Half Marathon ... 100 km 100 mi
Belfast 24 is a community weekend ultrarunning festival on 26 and 27 June 2027 with multiple distances on a continuous 1 mile loop in Victoria Park.
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