Trail Running calendar near Mourne Mountains 2026-2027

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..

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 12-hour last-person-standing obstacle endurance event at Killruddery Estate featuring repeated 5 km laps each hour and a finisher’s medal only for those still standing.

EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026 offers trail races from 10KM to 80KM around Bray seafront and the Wicklow Mountains as part of the EcoTrail series.

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

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.

Annual cross country meeting in Greenanstown, Stamullen with juvenile and adult races, team scoring and chip timing.

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.

Test your navigation skills in County Wicklow at the second race of the annual Nav Challenge league. Navigate an unmarked course through the Irish mountains using traditional methods without GPS assistance.

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

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 coastal 10 km trail run in Howth, Dublin on 10 October 2026 with an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees.

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.

Cross-country relays and international races at Abbotstown on 18 October 2026, featuring juvenile relays and senior 8 km and 6 km championship races.