Trail Running calendar near Cushendall 2025-2026

The Cairnsmore Hill Race, organized by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, is a challenging winter hill running event held in the Southern Galloway mountains near Newton Stewart, Scotland. The race covers a circular 17.5 km (11 miles) route with 800 meters (2560 feet) of ascent, starting and finishin..

The Culzean Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, Scotland, offer a variety of trail running distances suitable for different ages and abilities. Scheduled for March 1, 2026, the event features 5km, 10km, and half marathon (13.1 miles) trail runs, with ag..

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the M..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

The Endurancelife | Giant's Causeway will take place in Portrush on Saturday 11 April 2026. This trail is organized by Endurancelife. You can run 20 miles.

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is a challenging 28km hill running event held on the Isle of Jura, featuring seven summits and a total ascent of 2,370 meters. Known as one of the toughest British fell races at this distance, it tests runners' endurance, hillcraft, and technique. The race attracts a limit..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026. You can run 106 miles.

Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra marathon held along Scotland's scenic Southern Upland Way, starting at St. John's Town of Dalry and finishing at Moffat Rugby Club. The course features 2,447 meters of elevation through forests, valleys, and mountains of southern Scotland, with histor..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Galashiels, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hi..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place in the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland, on July 26, 2026. Offering both a 10K and a half marathon, the event features a picturesque course starting within the castle grounds, extending throu..