Trail Running calendar near Carnlough 2026-2027
We have found 55 Trailruns within 80 miles of Carnlough. See below where and when you can find the races.
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A hill race on 15 April 2026 covering 5.7 km with 380 m of ascent across Fairlie Glen and the summit plateau. Entries are limited to 150, and prizegiving with a hot drink and cake is held at Fairlie Parish Church.
An 8 km forest path race with 300 m climb in Castlewellan Forest Park. It is the first race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC and based at the Life Adventure Centre.
A 10 km mountain trail race on Binevenagh with 350 m of climb, part of the NIMRA and IMRA Ulster series. Entries were online only and the event is listed as full; full kit is required and the course is chip timed.
Tollymore on 23 April 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb at Tollymore Upper Car Park, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries run via SiEntries with age and kit requirements.
A trail race in the Hill and Dale series at Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, featuring an 8 km route with 500 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries and competitors must be at least 15 years old.
May 2026
A 5 km mountain race on open terrain with 750 m of ascent at Carrick Little Car Park on 7 May 2026. The unmarked route requires navigation and a minimum age of 15 years; entries are handled through SiEntries and the event is organised by Ne..
A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.
The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.
A mountain race in the Hills and Dales series at Meelmore Lodge, covering 7 km with 700 m of climb on an unmarked route. Entry rules include a minimum age of 15 and required full body cover.
Experience an endurance challenge at the historic Inverkip trails where you can run as many laps as you choose in 24 hours. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with on site camping and full facilities in the Scottish forest.
A 15.5 km mountain race on the Isle of Arran with 870 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. The route climbs Goat Fell via the standard tourist path and requires specific mountain safety kit and hill support.
A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The unmarked course requires full body cover and chest-mounted numbers; entries are handled via SiEntries.
A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and about 2370 m of ascent, strict vetting for mountain experience, a field limited to 250 runners and checkpoint cut-offs with an early start option for qualified competitors.
Cooley Half is a marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026. The 21.5 km course climbs about 790 m and follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and a river descent.
The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.
A 10.00 km mountain race in County Down with 850 m of climb. The route starts in Newcastle and finishes at Donard Park, requires navigation skills, mandatory Level C safety kit, a 16 or older age minimum and a 200 runner limit.
June 2026
A trail race at Donard Forest Park: 8 km with about 500 m climb on forest paths, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entry, age rules and kit requirements are managed through SiEntries.
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 multi terrain 5 mile race from CS Lewis Square in Belfast that follows the Greenway into Victoria Park with four varied loops. Prizes are awarded and all finishers receive a Boundary Brewery beer.