Trail Running calendar near Ballymena 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland on this 20 mile trail run along the North Antrim Coast. Navigate a stunning route through UNESCO Heritage sites featuring dramatic cliffs and the iconic Giant's Causeway.

A 46 mile supported mountain race in Galloway with three manned food checkpoints and over 4000 metres of climb, open to Solo runners and teams of 2 to 4, using a pre-selection entry process and a 24 hour overall cutoff.

A circular 32 km fell race through the Galloway mountains featuring 1850 m of ascent. Experience the summits of Merrick and Curleywee on this supported mountain route organized by Galloway Mountain Rescue.

A medium distance open mountain race of about 13 km with 682 m ascent in the Mournes, organised by Newry AC. The route follows the Mourne Way, includes five checkpoints and requires mandatory mountain kit and some navigation.

Test your limits at the Corox 2.0 Fitness Challenge in Tyrone. This outdoor event combines eight functional exercise stations with interval runs on a one kilometer track for singles and doubles.

An 8 km forest path race in Castlewellan Forest Park with 300 m of climb. It is the first event in the 2026 Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC with entry via SiEntries.

A championship mountain trail race on Binevenagh with a 6.2-mile (10 km) marked, chip-timed course and 350 m of ascent. Online entries only; full kit is required and proceeds support the Northwest Mountain Rescue Team.

An 8 km, 300 m climb fell race at Tollymore Upper Car Park on 23 April 2026, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Entries via SiEntries with a minimum age of 15 and specified kit and number rules.

A mountain running event in Annalong featuring a 20 km NIMRA Championship long course and a new 9 km NIMRA League short course, both on mapped checkpoints and requiring mandatory safety kit and navigation skills.

A mountain race in Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, covering 8 km with 500 m of climb. Part of the Hills and Dales series, entries are managed via SiEntries and the course is partially marked.

Binnian on 7 May 2026 is a hill race from Carrick Little Car Park covering 5 km with 750 m of ascent on open mountain terrain. The event is part of the Hill and Dale series and requires entrants to be 15 or older.

A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.

A mountain race at Meelmore Lodge on 14 May 2026, covering 7 km with 700 m of ascent on an unmarked course; organisers require full body cover and chest-mounted race numbers.

A 15.5 km hill race from Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick, to the summit of Goat Fell and back with 870 m of ascent. Competitors must be 18 or older, comply with mandatory safety kit rules, and entries are limited to 200.

A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb on open, unmarked terrain near Meelmore Lodge. Part of the Hills and Dales series, entries are managed through SiEntries and the minimum age is 15.

A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and 2370 m of ascent over technical terrain. Entrants must be 18 or older, meet vetting experience criteria and places are limited to 250.

A marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026, covering 21.5 km with 790 m ascent. The route follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada stones and open mountain terrain; Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not permitted.

Test your endurance in County Donegal with a mountain run featuring 514 meters of climbing. Navigate steep summits and open terrain in this event included in the Ulster Championship and North West League.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Experience a technical 10 km mountain race ascending 850 m to the summit of Slieve Donard. This navigation based event serves as a championship trial for runners looking to test their skills on difficult terrain in County Down.