Belfast
Trail Running Calendar near Belfast 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Belfast for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
A six hour loop challenge at Loughshore Park, Newtownabbey on 1 November 2026 with full, half and 10K course options and laps-based finishing.
Trail running event in Tollymore Forest Park offering 10 km, half, marathon, ultra and a corporate half, with a charity 10 km supporting Cancer Focus NI.
The 90th McConnell Shield is a chip timed cross country meeting at Six Mile Water Park Ballyclare with junior and senior races across several distances.
A hilly, waymarked trail race of about 11 km in Donard Park, Newcastle, with voluntary donations supporting Mourne Mountain Rescue.
December 2026
5K and 10K races through Tollymore Forest Park with chip timing, posted race packs, a finisher medal, and scenic Mourne Mountain views.
Pairs team race of about 8.5 miles around Castlewellan on 28 December 2026 with medals, cash prizes by category and post-race refreshments.
January 2027
A technical 10 kilometres trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with chip timing, a prize pot and on-site registration and parking arrangements.
February 2027
A lakeside 5K and 10K in Castlewellan Forest Park with chip timing, medals, posted race packs and series prizes.
March 2027
Hilly ultra and marathon between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle with mixed terrain, GPX navigation, water refill stations, mandatory kit and medical cover.
April 2027
Three UTMB Index mountain races in the Mourne Mountains on 16 to 17 April 2027, from 25 to 101 km with substantial ascent and open mountain routes.
A 26.2 mile point to point mountain marathon across the Mourne Mountains, summiting Slieve Donard and finishing in Donard Park, Newcastle.
June 2027
Weekend community running festival in Victoria Park on 26 and 27 June 2027 with timed ultras and shorter races on a one mile loop.
Trail races along the Mourne Way run in reverse for 2027, with half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and revised route sections finishing in Newcastle.
July 2027
10K, Half Marathon and junior races through Hillsborough Castle and Gardens supporting Northern Ireland Hospice, with chip-timing, race photos and a three hour cut off.
November 2027
Annual trail running event at Tollymore Forest Park offering races from 10 km to an ultra, with proceeds supporting Cancer Focus NI and ITRA points for marathon and ultra.