Trail Running calendar near Bangor 2025-2026

We have found 37 Trailruns within 80 miles of Bangor. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Hen & Cock is a mountain running event scheduled for May 8, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. Participants will race over a 5km course with a 500-meter climb on open mountain terrain. The event is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to runners aged 16 and older.Registration opens..

Luke's is a mountain running event scheduled for May 15, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. The race covers a distance of 7 km with a 500-meter climb on open mountain terrain. It is the sixth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series.Participants must be at least 16 years old. The event begins at Meelmo..

The Millstone event is a trail running race scheduled for May 22, 2025, at Donard Forest Park. It features an 8-kilometer course with a 500-meter elevation gain, set on forest paths. Organized by Newcastle AC, the race is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to participants aged 16 an..

The Granite Peaks Races, organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association, take place on Sunday, 25th May 2025, at Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. The event features three challenging mountain running races: an 80km ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 25km race. Each course navigates rugged..

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The Slieve Donard Race is a challenging 10km mountain running event held at Donard Forest Park, County Down. Featuring an 850m climb, the race demands strong fitness and navigational skills, especially in poor weather. Starting at Newcastle Centre and finishing at Donard Park pitches, the course inc..

June 2025

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run 26 miles.

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The Cooley Half is a scenic half-marathon event taking place in County Louth, Ireland. Scheduled for June 1, 2025, this race covers a distance of 21.5 kilometers with a moderate climb of 500 meters, categorized as having easy terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, includi..

The Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race in Arran is a scenic five-mile trail event held on June 1, 2025. The race features an ascent of over 600 feet through forestry trails behind Whiting Bay village, offering stunning views of Holy Isle and Ayrshire. The course includes forest paths, farm tracks, and fo..

Loughshannagh is an outdoor mountain running event scheduled for June 5, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. The race covers 8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 800 meters on open mountain terrain. It is the eighth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series.Participants must be at least 16 years old an..

The Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra is an exciting ultramarathon event set to take place on June 6, 2025, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Participants will experience a scenic 50km route along beaches, promenades, and trails, running from sunset to sunrise. The event is designed to be inclusive,..

The CS Lewis 5 Mile Challenge, formerly known as the Connswater 5 Mile Challenge, is a multi-terrain race held in Belfast at CS Lewis Square. The course features an out-and-back route that includes varied surfaces such as trails, grass, and concrete, starting near the iconic statue of Aslan. Partici..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowt..

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The Cairncastle Classic is a mountain running event organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) in County Antrim. This race features a challenging course with a distance of 16.20 kilometers and an ascent of 620 meters, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participants are r..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra marathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing at Moffat Rugby Club, the course features 2,447 meters of elevation through forests, valleys, and mountains rich in history. The..

The Meels is a mountain running event scheduled for June 12, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. It features a 7 km course with a 700-meter climb across open mountain terrain. The race is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to participants aged 16 and older.Registration opens at 6:30 pm..

The Glen Rosa Horseshoe is a challenging Category AL Scottish hill race held on the Isle of Arran, starting from the Brodick Castle Rangers Centre. Covering 20km with a total ascent of 1670m, the race features a clockwise loop navigating four summits in Glen Rosa, mostly unmarked and running over he..

Drinnahilly is a trail running event scheduled for June 20, 2025, at Donard Forest Park. It features a 6-kilometer course with a 400-meter climb on forest paths. Organized by Newcastle AC, the race is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to participants aged 16 and older.The event inc..

July 2025

The Mullaghcarn Giant is a mountain running event organized by Carmen Runners, taking place in County Tyrone. The race features a challenging 12 km course with a total ascent of 500 meters, culminating at the summit of Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins. Participants are advised to w..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, will take place on July 27, 2025. This exciting event features both a 10K and a half marathon, set against the stunning backdrop of Hillsborough Castle and its surrounding gardens. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that i..

August 2025

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

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