Trail Running calendar near Downpatrick 2026-2027

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

A coastal trail run of 10 km around Howth in Dublin offering mixed terrain and coastal scenery. The event has an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees; a bundle with the Wicklow 10 km is available.

Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Narradale Fell Race will take place in Sulby on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A cross country event at Ormeau Park on 8 November 2026, part of the Cross Country League, with youth and senior races from 1 to 4 miles and team and individual prizes.

Run The Line is a fundraising trail race for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue on 14 November 2026 at Glencullen Adventure Park. Two distances, 13 km and 26 km, follow mixed trails through the Dublin Mountains.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A circular 17.50 km mountain race in the Southern Galloway with around 800 m of ascent, running to the summit trig of Cairnsmore of Fleet. Checkpoints and first aid are provided by Galloway Mountain Rescue and proceeds support the team.

A 10K trail run on the Cooley Peninsula on Saturday 20th February, based at McCrystals Track in Jenkinstown. The route mixes runnable trail and natural terrain, climbs about 240 m and includes a finisher medal; onsite parking is available.

A 46 mile mountain event across three Galloway ranges with over 4000 metres of ascent. Solo runners or teams of two to four use navigation skills and face variable terrain with three manned food checkpoints and MRT support.

A 32 km mountain race in the Galloway hills with 1850 m ascent, featuring ridges and summits such as Curleywee and Merrick. The course is marshalled and supported by Galloway Mountain Rescue and runs under SHR rules.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way featuring cliffs, beaches and the Giant's Causeway UNESCO site. The event counts toward the Endurancelife Season Leaderboard.

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.