Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2024-2025

The NIMRA Run for Rescue Trail Race is a challenging 10km trail event set in Tollymore Forest Park, designed to test participants' endurance before winter training begins. Organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA), the race features a marked and marshalled course, ensuri..

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging winter running event taking place in December 2024, organized by Nicky Spinks and Galloway Mountain Rescue. The race covers a distance of 17.50 km with an ascent of 800 meters, starting at Muirfad Farm and featuring a route that includes steep climbs and sce..

The Castlewellan Christmas Cracker is a festive running event scheduled for December 28, 2024, featuring a challenging 8.5-mile course that traverses roads, fields, and forest tracks around Castlewellan. This team-based race requires pairs to finish together, with a limit of 750 teams participating...

The Last One Standing Florence Court is a unique endurance running event taking place over the weekend of February 15-16, 2025, in the scenic surroundings of Florence Court, Enniskillen. Participants will tackle a 4.2-mile loop, with each runner required to complete the course within one hour before..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile running event set in the scenic Galloway region, taking place from April 5th to 6th, 2025. Organized by renowned long-distance runner Nicky Spinks and supported by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, the race features a demanding route across three hill ran..

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway event is a challenging 20-mile coastal trail run set along the stunning Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland. Participants will experience breathtaking scenery, including the iconic Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and traverse diverse terrains suc..

The Belfast 2 Dublin Ultra is a challenging 170 km ultramarathon taking place on April 18, 2025, starting from the Europa Hotel in Belfast and finishing at St. James Gate in Dublin. Participants have a time limit of 30 hours to complete the race, with checkpoints approximately every 13-14 miles.Runn..

The Manx Mountain Marathon and Half Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 19 April 2025. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 31 May 2025 to Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run between 100 and 100 miles.

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, scheduled for July 27, 2025, offers an exciting opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in a scenic event. Participants can choose between a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the picturesque grounds of Hillsborough Castle. ..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon that traverses the stunning Southern Upland Way, showcasing Scotland's breathtaking landscapes. This event, organized by GB Ultras, features 12 checkpoints providing essential support and refreshments along the route. Participants must dem..

EcoTrail Wicklow is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning landscapes of Wicklow, Ireland. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, participants can choose from various distances, including 10K, 19K, 30K, 46K, and an 80K challenge, each offering a unique experience with a high percentage of na..

SkyRun the Mournes is Northern Ireland's original Skyrunning event, featuring three challenging races set in the stunning Mourne Mountains. Participants can choose between the Mourne Skyline, a 35KM race, and the Mourne SkyUltra, a 50KM race, both offering breathtaking views and significant elevatio..