Trail Running calendar near Mourne Mountains 2026-2027

Experience a technical 10 km mountain race ascending 850 m to the summit of Slieve Donard. This navigation based event serves as a championship trial for runners looking to test their skills on difficult terrain in County Down.

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

Millstone is an 7.7 km mountain race in County Down featuring 470 m of climbing. Part of the Hill and Dales League, this event requires standard safety kit and emphasizes traditional navigation without the use of GPS devices.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

Experience the Hill and Dales series with this mountain run in County Down. Navigate a scenic 6.9 km route featuring 560 meters of climbing through rugged terrain using traditional navigation skills.

Experience a mountain run through Ballinastoe Wood in County Wicklow with options for an 11 km main course or a 4.7 km junior route. This fully marked event features challenging terrain and a prize giving in Roundwood.

Experience a 6 km mountain race through the rocky terrain of County Down. This Hill and Dales League event features a 450 meter climb and follows traditional mountain running safety and navigation guidelines.

Experience a scenic 4 mile trail run through the beautiful Donadea Forest in Kildare. This event features a forest course for runners and walkers plus a dedicated shorter race for U16 participants.

Test your endurance at Florence Court in this backyard style race. Complete a 4.2 mile forest loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner.

Experience an 80 km mountain run through the scenic Glendalough Valley and Wicklow Way. This continuous single stage race features 3000 meters of climb and highlights the beautiful way marked trails of County Wicklow.

A technical 16.7 km mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford featuring 1050 meters of ascent. This unmarked course challenges runners with difficult terrain and essential navigation through the peaks of County Louth.

Experience a focused mountain run in County Down with the Drinnahilly event. This 5.70 km race features 260 meters of climbing through the Hill and Dales landscape.

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

Experience a traditional mountain race in County Down through the Spelga Skyline. Choose between two distances featuring significant elevation and test your navigation skills in the NIMRA Championship series.

Experience mountain running in the scenic Djouce woods of County Wicklow with 12.2km and 4.6km marked courses featuring forest terrain and technical trails.

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

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.

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

Experience a mountain run through the Sperrins reaching the summit of Mullaghcarn. This 12 km marked route features 500 meters of climbing and follows scenic trails starting from Gortin Glens Forest Park.

A 10K and half marathon held within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 26 July 2026, supporting Action Mental Health. The multi terrain course passes Hillsborough Lake on traffic free estate paths.