Newcastle
Trail Running Calendar near Newcastle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newcastle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
NI & Ulster Even Age Group Championships and Bobby Rea XC at Billy Neill MBE County Park in Belfast on 25 October 2026, featuring youth age-group and team races.
November 2026
Trail running event in Tollymore Forest Park offering 10 km, half, marathon, ultra and a corporate half, with a charity 10 km supporting Cancer Focus NI.
Trail and road race at Gosford Forest Park offering 5 km and 10 km courses through woodland and past Gosford Castle as part of the Run Forest Run Series.
A hilly, waymarked trail race of about 11 km in Donard Park, Newcastle, with voluntary donations supporting Mourne Mountain Rescue.
December 2026
5K and 10K races through Tollymore Forest Park with chip timing, posted race packs, a finisher medal, and scenic Mourne Mountain views.
Pairs team race of about 8.5 miles around Castlewellan on 28 December 2026 with medals, cash prizes by category and post-race refreshments.
February 2027
A certified 10 km trail loop on the Cooley Peninsula with chip timing, finisher medal, water stations, toilets and a 3 hour course cut-off.
A lakeside 5K and 10K in Castlewellan Forest Park with chip timing, medals, posted race packs and series prizes.
April 2027
Three UTMB Index mountain races in the Mourne Mountains on 16 to 17 April 2027, from 25 to 101 km with substantial ascent and open mountain routes.
A 26.2 mile point to point mountain marathon across the Mourne Mountains, summiting Slieve Donard and finishing in Donard Park, Newcastle.
June 2027
Weekend community running festival in Victoria Park on 26 and 27 June 2027 with timed ultras and shorter races on a one mile loop.
Trail races along the Mourne Way run in reverse for 2027, with half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and revised route sections finishing in Newcastle.
July 2027
A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens offering a half marathon, 10K and junior race on a multi terrain course through gardens and forest.
November 2027
Trail running in Tollymore Forest Park offering 10 km, half, marathon and ultra routes with charity support for Cancer Focus NI.