Trail Running calendar near Hilltown 2026-2027

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road route that climbs to the 1,073 foot summit of Lurig and returns. Entries open in June with a minimum age of 16 and a fee of £25.

A marked trail race at Ticknock on 15 August 2026 with a main 7.7 km loop (about 330 m climb) and a 4.0 km junior option; route features singletrack and a loop via Fairy Castle and requires basic mandatory kit.

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 two-event 4 mile series in County Kildare, with a trail race at Donadea Forest Park and a road race in Clane, plus a combined-entry discount and a fundraising element for Athletics Ireland.

A mountain running event on Cuilcagh in County Cavan on 12 September 2026, covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb; only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B 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 ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

Coastal Runners Clandeboye 10K is a mixed terrain race on the Clandeboye Estate near Bangor on 13 September 2026. The mostly gravel course includes a short trail to Helens Tower and entries include a finishers medal and post-race refreshmen..

A two day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, covering about 35 to 55 km across two days, with a one day score class. Participants camp overnight and are expected to be self sufficient.

EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026 in Bray offers trail races from 10KM up to 80KM. Part of the EcoTrail series, the event highlights coastal and mountain routes and includes sustainability measures.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

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.

A night mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit including a headtorch, technical terrain and variable weather. Parking and prizegiving take place at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carp..

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 looped 10 km trail in Howth, County Dublin, running over grassy tracks, woodland paths and sealed roads with two ascents to the Ben of Howth and views across Dublin Bay. Entry restricted to those aged 16 and above.

Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.

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.