Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2026-2027

A national championship 50 km ultramarathon in Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, organised by Donadea Running Club and scheduled for 14 February 2026. Late entries use offsite parking with a shuttle to the race.

The Carraghan will take place in Braddan on Saturday 28 February 2026.

The finale of the Run Forest Run Series takes you around Castlewellan Forest Park, starting and finishing by the lakeside castle with stunning Mourne Mountain views on an off road course. Expect a medal, chip timing and scenic trails, so br..

Explore the trails of the Cooley Peninsula with this new 10K event. The route mixes forest paths, steady climbs, and runnable sections with rewarding views. Every finisher gets a medal.

The Glenariffe Mountain Race 'Spud Run' is a 6-mile fell running event part of the NIMRA Championship. It features significant climbing and requires full safety kit. Hosted in March 2026, it starts and finishes at the Glenariffe Community C..

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

Take on the night in the Wicklow Mountains. This 7.4 km trail run ascends Maulin on a fully marked loop, finishing back at Crone car park. Head torches and mandatory safety kit are required for this evening mountain challenge.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way, passing the Giant's Causeway and varied terrain of grass, trail, beach and coastpath. The course is fully marked, electronically timed and scores for the season leaderb..

A 46 mile team race across three Galloway hill ranges with over 4000 m of ascent, three manned food checkpoints and on-route mountain rescue support. Teams of 2 to 4 must stay together and meet intermediate cutoffs and a 24 hour overall lim..

This classic 20-mile fell run loops through the Galloway mountains, featuring landmarks with evocative names like the Murder Hole. Organized by Galloway Mountain Rescue, it is a winter race requiring navigation skills and full kit.

The Pat Dunbar Memorial is a 13 km mountain race in County Down, featuring 700 meters of climb. It is a NIMRA league event requiring standard mountain running safety gear. The finish and prizegiving are at Carrick Little in the Mournes.

Hill & Dale in Castlewellan, County Down on 16 April 2026 covers 8.50 km with 330 m of ascent. The race is organised by Newcastle AC for the Hill & Dales League; GPS is not permitted and Level B mandatory kit is required.

The Binevenagh mountain run in County Derry features an 11.9 km course with 870 m of climb. It is part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and requires specific mandatory safety gear. The event emphasizes volunteer participation and proper ass..

This mountain run tackles the two summits of Bray Head on a new 7.3 km route. A 3.5 km short course is also available. The event features mandatory kit, registration at the Martello Hotel, and is part of the Leinster League.

This mountain run in County Down covers 6.6 km with 350 meters of climb on easy terrain. Mandatory kit includes waterproof gear and safety items, with final requirements set on race day. Volunteers are essential, with roles available for bo..

A classic mountain race in the Annalong Horseshoe with long and short course options. Runners must bring mandatory safety kit, with final requirements set on race day. The event is part of the NIMRA league and championship series.

Tibradden is a mountain run in Dublin with routes of 9.9 km and 4.5 km, featuring 365 m of climb. The fully marked course requires mandatory safety kit, with final checks on the day. It's part of the Leinster League.

Slieve Martin is a 7 km mountain run in County Down with 550 m of climb, part of the Hill & Dales League. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the route is marked only at major junctions. The event is scheduled for late April 2026.

Binnian Uphill is a 3.7 km hill run in County Down with 570 meters of ascent. The event features easy terrain and requires runners to carry specific mandatory safety gear. It is part of the Hill & Dales league organized by Newcastle AC.