Trail Running calendar near Londonderry 2026-2027

Meelmore is a Hill and Dale mountain race at Meelmore Lodge featuring a 7 km course with 700 m of climb. Open to runners aged 15 and over, the route is unmarked and specific kit and number rules apply.

A volunteer-run IMRA off-road race near Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, with a marked long course of about 7.9–8.0 km and a ~6 km short/junior option, GPS allowed and a basic waterproof jacket required.

Luke's is a 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The route is unmarked and competitors must meet age and kit requirements.

A rugged fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km with 2,370 m of ascent across seven summits; entry is limited to 250 places and official results and course records are published.

Carnaween is a mountain running event in County Donegal with a long course of 7.80 km and 514 m of climb. The route crosses private farmland, has only major junctions marked, and requires mandatory Level B kit.

NORN IRON 100 is a multi terrain ultra run in Northern Ireland on 30th May - 31st May 2026, listed as UTMB Index **100M / M** with an iTRA grade of 5 and organised by We Run Wild NI.

A mountain running race in Donard Forest Park covering 10 km with 850 m of ascent, requiring navigation and mandatory safety kit. Checkpoints are marshalled and a cut-off at the Saddle will be enforced.

A mountain running event at Sliabh Daeane in County Sligo featuring a main 8.95 km course with 288 m climb and a short course that avoids the mountain section. Entry fees are €7 or €5 for over 65s and under 18s and Level B kit is required.

A trail race at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026, Millstone covers 8 km with 500 m of climb over partially marked forest paths. Entry is via SiEntries and the event is organised by Newcastle AC.

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A 10 mile fell race with about 2200 ft of climbing around Cairncastle and Ballygally near Larne. The course uses roads, farm tracks and fells with checkpoints and minimal route marking, and required fell running kit is specified.

An 8 km mountain race with about 800 m of climb, run anti-clockwise from Ott Car Park. The unmarked route requires competitors to carry full body cover and wear race numbers on the chest.

A 5 km mountain race with about 500 m of climb starting at Hen Car Park. The unmarked route is part of the Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC, with a 15 year minimum age and specific kit and number rules.

A marked 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 m of ascent, Level B mandatory kit and membership of the North West League. Registration is at the MayFly Inn and there is a 2 km walk to the start.

An elimination event at Florence Court where runners repeat a roughly 4.2 miles lap each hour, completing a lap within one hour to continue. The race proceeds hourly until a single runner completes a lap and is declared the last one standin..

An obstacle race in Derry / Londonderry on 20 and 21 June 2026 featuring a 10 km course with over 50 natural and man made obstacles, plus separate 5 km teen and 2 km mini courses for younger participants.

Drinnahilly is a 6 km forest race with 400 m of climb at Donard Forest Park on 25 June 2026, part of the Hill and Dale series. Entries are via SiEntries and runners must be 15 or older.

A 5 km multi-terrain event in Carnlough featuring quarry trails, climbs, a short out-and-back on Largy Road and coastal views; open to runners aged 16 and over with set entry fees and no refunds.

A mountain run on Benbulben with a 9.0 km main route and a 4.5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and runners use a shuttle from Grange to Luke's Bridge.

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.