Trail Running calendar near Bryansford 2026-2027

A 17.50 km winter hill race in the Southern Galloway with 800 m ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet via the Door and Knee of Cairnsmore; organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and run under SHR rules.

A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.

A 50 km ultramarathon at Donadea Forest Park hosted by Donadea Running Club, listed to return on Saturday, February 13. Early-bird places were sold out and deferrals or refunds were allowed until December 31.

A certified *10 km* trail on the Cooley Peninsula with 240 m elevation, chip timing, a finisher’s medal, on-site parking and a bag drop beside the start/finish area.

A trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow featuring a 10 km course on forest tracks instead of tarmac. Scheduled for 3 April 2027, it is open to participants aged 16 years and above and is part of the Gaelforce 10K trilogy.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way that passes the Giant's Causeway and runs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surfaces include grass, trail, beach and coastpath with about 2276 ft of ascent.

Norn Iron 100 is a long-distance ultra event listed on the UTMB Index with an iTRA 5 rating. It will hold its sixth edition on 29 and 30 May 2027 in Northern Ireland.

A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes, chip timing, kilometre markers, a themed medal and free race photos in support of Northern Ireland Hospice.