Trail Running calendar near Downpatrick 2026-2027

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

A mountain running event around Spelga reservoir on 4 July 2026 offering a **20 km** championship course and a new **11 km** league course, both requiring mandatory safety kit and navigation with physical map and compass.

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle offers 10K and 5K races on mixed road and trail terrain through forest and Mourne foothills, with chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

The All Terrain Challenge will take place in Castletown from Sunday 19 July 2026 to Saturday 25 July 2026.

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 127 km ultra along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, a 21-hour limit and mandatory Level C kit. Drop bags, support-runner rules and five ITRA points for finishers apply.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.

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.

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 in Scotland, with 12 staffed checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a 100 hour cutoff. Entry is by application and runners must meet qualifying and navigation requirements..

Seven Sevens is a mountain running event in County Down on 8 August 2026 covering 31 km with about 2800 m of ascent. Organised by BARF, the route has only major junction markings and GPS use is not allowed.

A marked trail race in Ticknock, County Dublin with a 7.7 km main route and a 4 km junior course. The course includes singletrack, forestry and a 330 m climb and requires Level A kit including a showerproof windproof jacket.

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.

A 28.24 km mountain race in County Down on 29 August 2026 with 1328 m of ascent around Tollymore Forest Park. The technical route follows tracks, the Mourne Wall and several summits; Level C mandatory kit is required.

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

A two day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, with an overnight self sufficient camp and courses laid out by map references. A six hour Score race runs on the Saturday.

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 7 kilometers.

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.