Trail Running calendar near Glasdrumman 2025-2026

Join the Pier Gates Remembrance Race in County Wicklow on 27 December, a friendly memorial hill run with adult and junior routes. Fancy dress is encouraged for a short social trail challenge remembering IMRA members.

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December 2025 is a festive two person team run of about 8.5 miles through roads, fields and forest tracks. Entries are full with a waiting list; finishers get a medal, prizes and post race soup.

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Join Mallusk Harriers for the Mathieson Cup and Shield XC on 11 January 2026 at Mallusk Playing Fields, Belfast. Part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League, expect classic off road terrain from flat to hilly and races from 800 m to 8K.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

The Carraghan will take place in Braddan on Saturday 28 February 2026.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

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

Run a 10K or half marathon through the historic Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on traffic free, multi terrain paths that pass the lake and fort. With pacers, chip timing and a medal, support Northern Ireland Hospice.

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

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way with major climbs and remote terrain. Limited entry and a strict 100 hour cut off make it a self reliant challenge for experienced ultra runners.

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

Experience the classic Mourne Mountain Marathon, a two day endurance and navigation challenge in Northern Ireland. Teams of two tackle multi day routes and camp overnight, welcoming everyone from walkers to elite runners.

EcoTrail Wicklow returns on 26 September 2026 for a nature rich trail running day through the Wicklow Mountains. Distances from 10K to 80K offer rugged singletrack, big views and a true outdoor challenge for all levels.

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