Trail Running calendar near Belfast 2025-2026

Take on a hilly 10 km trail through scenic Tollymore Forest Park at the NIMRA Run For Rescue on 6 Dec 2025. Support Mourne Mountain Rescue with a voluntary donation while enjoying a marked and marshalled course.

The Colden Winter Hill will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Tackle 17.5 km and 800 m ascent across the wild Southern Galloway hills to Cairnsmore of Fleet. Hosted by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, the race offers on the day entry, marshals, first aid and hot soup with proceeds to the rescue team.

Run the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December, a festive 8.5 mile pairs course through roads, fields and forest tracks. Teams must finish together, all finishers get a medal, with fancy dress spot prizes and soup and rolls after.

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

Run through the dramatic grounds of Culzean Castle and Country Park on 1 March 2026, choosing from 5km, 10km or a half marathon. Enjoy coastal views, woodland trails and a lively finish with medal, goodies and Canicross friendly options.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 14 kilometers.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Run the Giant's Causeway 20 mile Coastal Trail in Portrush, a scenic UTMB qualifier that winds past cliffs, sandy beaches and basalt columns at the UNESCO Giant's Causeway. Expect challenging terrain, sea views and instant timing.

Tackle 46 miles and over 4,000 metres of ascent across three wild Galloway hill ranges in teams of 2 to 4. Enjoy hot food at checkpoints and mountain rescue support as you push through rugged trails for camaraderie and charity.

Tackle a rugged 20 mile fell race around Glen Trool with 1850 m of ascent, testing navigation and winter kit on classic Southern Uplands terrain. Marshalled with first aid cover, the race supports Galloway Mountain Rescue and finishes with..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Challenge yourself at Ultra Scotland 50, a 56 mile trail ultra along the Southern Upland Way through forests, valleys and mountains of southern Scotland. With a 20 hour cut off, live GPS tracking and just 400 places, this is a scenic endura..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultra along the Southern Upland Way with about 4611 m of ascent between Dalry and Galashiels. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off and finisher buckles.

Run the gardens of Hillsborough Castle on scenic forest routes past the fort and lake, finishing in the event village. Choose 10K or half while supporting Northern Ireland Hospice and enjoy pacers, free photos and a themed medal.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile self supported ultra along the scenic Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, testing endurance over rugged hills with a strict 100 hour cutoff. Entry by application and places are limited.

Run or walk four unique courses around scenic Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way across four days, choosing a full marathon or half marathon each day. Enjoy coastal and hill views, finish line catering, and finisher medals.