Trail Running calendar near Ballymena 2026-2027

Join this NIMRA Championship race in County Down featuring a 6.30 km mountain course. Runners navigate 360 metres of climb with minimal marking and mandatory safety kit for a true mountain running experience.

A roughly 10K trail race on the Isle of Arran starting and finishing in Brodick, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads with about 600 feet of ascent. Entry is limited to 100 runners and the event follows Scottish Athletics rules.

Test your endurance at this 55 km ultra marathon through the Mourne Mountains featuring over 3000 meters of ascent. This extreme mountain race summits several peaks including Slieve Donard and Slieve Bearnagh.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

Experience mountain running at its purest in the wild Derryveagh Mountains of Donegal. This premier event features technical ridges and steep climbs across three distances including two UTMB Index races.

Test your endurance at The Buzzard's Roost in County Down. This 11.90 km mountain race features an 870 meter climb and forms part of the IMRA Ulster Championships.

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 winter hill race on 12 December 2026 from Muirfad Farm near Newton Stewart, covering 17.50 km with 800 m ascent over Cairnsmore of Fleet. Competitors must be over 18, have navigation skills and carry mandatory mountain kit.

Trail runs through Culzean Castle and Country Park on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across the 642 acre estate. Chip timing, finishers' medals and on site parking are provided; one controlled dog per runner is allow..

Experience a 38 mile point to point ultra marathon through the scenic landscapes of County Ireland. This unique event follows the legendary MizMal route and concludes with a bespoke finishers medal.