Trail Running calendar near Bangor 2026-2027
We have found 57 Trailruns within 80 miles of Bangor. See below where and when you can find the races.
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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 mountain race around Glentrool open to solo runners or teams of 2 to 4. The route climbs over 4000 metres, features three manned food checkpoints and has an overall 24 hour 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 NIMRA League mountain race at Leitrim Lodge on 11 April 2026, around 13 km with 682 m of ascent. The course includes marked junctions and checkpoints but is not fully waymarked, and mandatory kit and navigation are required.
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 with 300 m climb in Castlewellan Forest Park. It is the first race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC and based at the Life Adventure Centre.
A 10 km mountain trail race on Binevenagh with 350 m of climb, part of the NIMRA and IMRA Ulster series. Entries were online only and the event is listed as full; full kit is required and the course is chip timed.
Tollymore on 23 April 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb at Tollymore Upper Car Park, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries run via SiEntries with age and kit requirements.
A mountain running event with a NIMRA Championship long course and a shorter NIMRA League course on the Carricklittle track, visiting local peaks and requiring navigation skills and mandatory race kit.
A trail race in the Hill and Dale series at Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, featuring an 8 km route with 500 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries and competitors must be at least 15 years old.
May 2026
A 5 km mountain race on open terrain with 750 m of ascent at Carrick Little Car Park on 7 May 2026. The unmarked route requires navigation and a minimum age of 15 years; entries are handled through SiEntries and the event is organised by Ne..
The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.
A mountain race in the Hills and Dales series at Meelmore Lodge, covering 7 km with 700 m of climb on an unmarked route. Entry rules include a minimum age of 15 and required full body cover.
A 15.5 km mountain race on the Isle of Arran with 870 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. The route climbs Goat Fell via the standard tourist path and requires specific mountain safety kit and hill support.
A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The unmarked course requires full body cover and chest-mounted numbers; entries are handled via SiEntries.
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.
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.
June 2026
A trail race at Donard Forest Park: 8 km with about 500 m climb on forest paths, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entry, age rules and kit requirements are managed through SiEntries.
A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.