Trail Running calendar near Bangor 2026-2027

Binnian Uphill is a 3.7 km hill run in County Down with 570 meters of ascent. The event features easy terrain and requires runners to carry specific mandatory safety gear. It is part of the Hill & Dales league organized by Newcastle AC.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Luke's Mountain is a 7.3 km hill race with 450 m of climb in County Down. It is part of the Hill and Dales League and requires runners to carry specific mandatory safety equipment. The event is organized by Newcastle AC.

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 on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Tackle the 10 km Slieve Donard mountain race with 850m of ascent in County Down. Navigation skills are essential on the unmarked forest sections. Strict mandatory kit checks and a mid-race cut-off time apply.

The Millstone will take place in Newcastle on Thursday 4 June 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

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.

A 56 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way starting in St Johns Town of Dalry and finishing in Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit rules, checkpoint support and a 20 hour cut off.

A 104 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels covering 4611 m of ascent. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off, mandatory kit and live GPS tracking.

The Cairncastle Classic is a 16.2 km mountain race in County Antrim with 620 meters of climb. It forms part of the NIMRA Championship series. Participants must bring mandatory kit, with final carry requirements set on race day.

This Hill & Dales League race in County Down covers 6.9 km with 560 m of climb on easy terrain. Mandatory kit includes waterproofs and a phone, with only major junctions marked. The event is organised by Newcastle AC.

A Category AL Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent. Mostly unmarked on heather and granite with checkpoints and navigation requirements; entry requires prior similar races and age 18 or over.

Take on a classic 7 km mountain run in County Down with 560 meters of ascent. This event features easy terrain and is part of the Hill & Dales league. Mandatory safety kit must be brought by all participants.

The Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race will take place in Liberties Of Carlingford on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run 17 kilometers.

The Drinnahilly is a 5.7 km hill run in County Down, with 260 meters of climb. This easy terrain event is part of the Hill & Dales League and has mandatory kit requirements.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

A mountain running championship in County Down, with long and short course options over the Spelga Skyline. Advanced mandatory kit is required, with the final items decided on race day.

Join Carnavaddy in Ravensdale Forest on 22 July 2026 for 10 km and 5 km trail routes that climb to summits, cross open mountain and finish through forest with rewarding views. Fully marked and part of the Leinster League, it is a scenic, ch..

Summit Mullaghcarn, the southern peak of the Sperrins, on this 12km mountain run with 500m of ascent. Tackle boggy descents where trail shoes are advised on a fully marked course. The event is part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA..