Trail Running calendar near Ballymena 2026-2027

A fell race in the Hills and Dales series at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026, covering 8 km with 500 m of climb on partially marked forest paths. Entries open 20 March and close 3 June; organised by Newcastle AC.

A multi-terrain five mile out and back race from CS Lewis Square to Victoria Park with varied surfaces and looped park sections. Entries are full and new entries join a waiting list.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

A Scottish Athletics licensed five mile forest trail race on Arran on 7 June 2026, climbing over six hundred feet and mostly on forestry tracks. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls and the Fairy Glen and can offer coastal views toward Holy..

An 8 km mountain race with 800 m of ascent from Ott Car Park, run anti clockwise on an unmarked route. Entrants must be 15 or older and carry full body cover; numbers must be worn on the chest.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran, the Glen Rosa Horseshoe covers 20 km with 1670 m of ascent on mostly unmarked heather and granite terrain; entrants must have prior hill-race experience and navigation skills.

Hen & Cock is a hill race on 18 June 2026 at Hen Car Park. The unmarked course is 5 km with 500 m of climb on open mountain; full body cover is required and race numbers must be worn on the chest.

An endurance Last One Standing event at Florence Court on 20 June 2026 where runners complete repeated one hour laps of a 4.2 mile forest route until a single runner remains. Medals and an event t shirt are provided to all entrants.

A technical 16.7 km mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford featuring 1050 meters of ascent. This unmarked course challenges runners with difficult terrain and essential navigation through the peaks of County Louth.

A marked forest-course race at Donard Forest Park covering 6 km with 400 m of climb, part of the Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC with a minimum age of 15 and specific kit and number rules.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Ayr in June 2026. Choose between 400m or 800m intervals in solo, doubles, or relay formats. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional mountain race in County Down through the Spelga Skyline. Choose between two distances featuring significant elevation and test your navigation skills in the NIMRA Championship series.

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

Experience a mountain run through the Sperrins reaching the summit of Mullaghcarn. This 12 km marked route features 500 meters of climbing and follows scenic trails starting from Gortin Glens Forest Park.

A 10K and half marathon held within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 26 July 2026, supporting Action Mental Health. The multi terrain course passes Hillsborough Lake on traffic free estate paths.

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

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Test your endurance in County Down with this 31 km mountain race featuring 2800 meters of climbing. Navigate the peaks using traditional skills as GPS is prohibited in this authentic fellrunning challenge.

A four day running event along the Wild Atlantic Way covering 105 miles of Inishowen coastline. Runners may choose full marathon or half marathon distances and can complete them over one to four days.