Trail Running calendar near Carnlough 2026-2027

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A NIMRA medium-distance fell race at Gortin Glens covering 12 km with 500 m ascent to Mullaghcarn (542 m). Trail shoes are advised, entries are limited to 200 and the minimum age is 17.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A 12-hour ultra at Dean Castle Country Park on 02 August 2026, run on an approx. 4 km loop with mixed terrain. Options include solo runners and relay teams of up to four; entries include chip timing and a finisher's medal.

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

A 215 mile coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, featuring 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, a 100 hour cut off and a field limited to 250 entrants.

A 19 mile mountain race in the Mourne Mountains with about 2,600 m ascent and an anticlockwise 2026 route over seven summits. Navigation skills and mandatory safety kit are required and entries are limited to 150.

A 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig (1,073 ft) and back, held as part of the Heart of the Glens Festival. Trail shoes are advised; minimum age 16 and the published entry fee was £25.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, covering 105 miles of coastline. Separate routes run each day and participants can choose full or half marathon distances over one to four days.

Scrabo in County Down is a NIMRA short-championship mountain race organised by Ballydrain Harriers on 20 August 2026. The course is 6.30 km with 360 m climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

An approximately 10K trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran, mainly on rough footpaths and Forestry roads with about 600 feet of ascent. Starts and finishes at Ormidale Sports Field; minimum age 16 and an entry cap of 100.

A mountain fell race in the Western Mournes based at Sandy Brae on 29 August 2026. The route covers 11 km with 768 m of ascent, includes named control points and marked sections, and requires compulsory mountain safety kit.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

A mixed terrain 10 km race through Clandeboye Estate near Bangor Co Down on 13 September 2026, organised by Coastal Runners NI. Entries run 5 June to 10 September and include a finishers medal, prizes and post-race refreshments.

The Merrick Hill Race will take place in Newton Stewart on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Test your endurance and navigation in a two day self-sufficient mountain marathon for teams of two. Choose from multiple distance classes or a one day score event in the scenic Mourne Mountains.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.