Trail Running calendar near Londonderry 2026-2027

A 19 mile mountain race in the Mourne Mountains with about 2,600 m ascent and an anticlockwise 2026 route over seven summits. Navigation skills and mandatory safety kit are required and entries are limited to 150.

A backyard-style endurance event at Florence Court where runners repeat a 4.17 mile loop each hour until a single runner remains; medals and event shirts for participants.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig and back; trail shoes advised, age 16 or older.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea covering 6.50 km with 340 m climb plus a ~4 km junior option, Level B mandatory kit and prizegiving at the carpark.

A four day event on Inishowen offering full and half marathon options across separate coastal routes covering 105 miles along the Wild Atlantic Way.

A NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.

A 15 kilometre road and hill race from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring steep climbs and mixed terrain in August.

A point to point trail marathon from Ballycastle to Waterfoot across mainly trail terrain with mandatory safety kit, GPX navigation and an 8 hour cutoff.

A mountain fell race in the Western Mournes based at Sandy Brae on 29 August 2026. The route covers 11 km with 768 m of ascent, includes named control points and marked sections, and requires compulsory mountain safety kit.

Beach-based running event at Tullan Strand offering a 5K on sand and a 10K that includes dune terrain, with posted participant packs.

A mixed terrain 10K through Clandeboye Estate near Bangor on 13 September 2026, organised by Coastal Runners NI with medals, refreshments and prizes for top finishers.

Test your endurance and navigation in a two day self-sufficient mountain marathon for teams of two. Choose from multiple distance classes or a one day score event in the scenic Mourne Mountains.

A mountain running event along the Seven Sisters ridge in the Derryveagh Mountains offering 55km, 30km and 16km races. The 55km and 30km are UTMB Index races and several prize purses are awarded.

Cuilcagh in County Cavan is an 11.90 km mountain race on 26 September 2026 with 870 m of climb, a 250 person limit and mandatory Level B kit; only major junctions are marked and GPS devices are not permitted.

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.

Marathon and Half Marathon on 4 October 2026 following the way-marked Newcastle Way through Tollymore, Castlewellan and Murlough to Newcastle beach.

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.

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.

Cross country at Ormeau Park in Belfast with junior and senior races from 1 to 4 miles, organised by Annadale Striders with team and age-category prizes.

National Senior & Even cross-country championships on 22 November 2026; venue and further race details are currently to be confirmed.