Trail Running calendar near Cushendall 2026-2027

Experience a technical 10 km mountain race ascending 850 m to the summit of Slieve Donard. This navigation based event serves as a championship trial for runners looking to test their skills on difficult terrain in County Down.

A fell race in the Hills and Dales series at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026, covering 8 km with 500 m of climb on partially marked forest paths. Entries open 20 March and close 3 June; organised by Newcastle AC.

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 five mile out and back race from CS Lewis Square to Victoria Park with varied surfaces and looped park sections. Entries are full and new entries join a waiting list.

A 56 mile trail race on the Southern Upland Way on 6 June 2026, with 2447 m ascent, 400 places and a 20-hour cut-off. Mandatory kit and a prior marathon are required; GB Race Tracker provides live GPS tracking.

Experience 104 miles of historic trails across the Southern Upland Way from St John's Town of Dalry to Galashiels. This self-sufficient ultramarathon features 4611m of elevation and is a UTMB index race.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

A Scottish Athletics licensed five mile forest trail race on Arran on 7 June 2026, climbing over six hundred feet and mostly on forestry tracks. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls and the Fairy Glen and can offer coastal views toward Holy..

A mountain race on 11 June 2026 in the Hills and Dales series, covering 8 km with 800 m of climb from Ott Car Park. The unmarked, anti-clockwise route is organised by Newcastle AC and requires chest numbers and full body cover.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran, the Glen Rosa Horseshoe covers 20 km with 1670 m of ascent on mostly unmarked heather and granite terrain; entrants must have prior hill-race experience and navigation skills.

Hen & Cock is a hill race on 18 June 2026 at Hen Car Park. The unmarked course is 5 km with 500 m of climb on open mountain; full body cover is required and race numbers must be worn on the chest.

A technical 16.7 km mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford featuring 1050 meters of ascent. This unmarked course challenges runners with difficult terrain and essential navigation through the peaks of County Louth.

A marked forest-course race at Donard Forest Park covering 6 km with 400 m of climb, part of the Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC with a minimum age of 15 and specific kit and number rules.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Ayr in June 2026. Choose between 400m or 800m intervals in solo, doubles, or relay formats. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional mountain race in County Down through the Spelga Skyline. Choose between two distances featuring significant elevation and test your navigation skills in the NIMRA Championship series.

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

Experience a mountain run through the Sperrins reaching the summit of Mullaghcarn. This 12 km marked route features 500 meters of climbing and follows scenic trails starting from Gortin Glens Forest Park.

A 10K and half marathon held within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 26 July 2026, supporting Action Mental Health. The multi terrain course passes Hillsborough Lake on traffic free estate paths.

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