Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2026-2027

Tibradden is a Leinster League mountain run near Dublin offering a 9.90 km route with 365 m climb and a 4.50 km short course. Entry is limited to 250 and a Level B mandatory kit list applies.

A trail race in the Hill and Dale series at Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, featuring an 8 km route with 500 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries and competitors must be at least 15 years old.

A 5 km mountain race on open terrain with 750 m of ascent at Carrick Little Car Park on 7 May 2026. The unmarked route requires navigation and a minimum age of 15 years; entries are handled through SiEntries and the event is organised by Ne..

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A continuous 170 km ultramarathon from Dublin to Belfast on 9 May 2026 with a 30 hours limit, compulsory safety kit, GPX navigation and trackers used to monitor progress and enforce three cutoffs.

A mountain race in the Hills and Dales series at Meelmore Lodge, covering 7 km with 700 m of climb on an unmarked route. Entry rules include a minimum age of 15 and required full body cover.

A fully marked trail race through Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin covering about 8.99 km with rolling hills, beach running and a tricky footbridge section. Entry is limited to 250 and basic mandatory kit is required.

A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The unmarked course requires full body cover and chest-mounted numbers; entries are handled via SiEntries.

A marked mountain half-marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026, covering 21.5 km with 790 m of climb. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

NORN IRON 100 is a multi terrain ultra run in Northern Ireland on 30th May - 31st May 2026, listed as UTMB Index **100M / M** with an iTRA grade of 5 and organised by We Run Wild NI.

A mountain running race in Donard Forest Park covering 10 km with 850 m of ascent, requiring navigation and mandatory safety kit. Checkpoints are marshalled and a cut-off at the Saddle will be enforced.

A trail race at Donard Forest Park: 8 km with about 500 m climb on forest paths, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entry, age rules and kit requirements are managed through SiEntries.

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A 16.20 km mountain running race in County Antrim with about 620 m of ascent, held as part of the NIMRA medium distance championships. Mandatory Level B kit is required and only major junctions are marked.

A 5K trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 featuring a fast two lap grass course, BHAA prizes, and member and non-member entry fees; numbers collected at the Civil Service Clubhouse.

A mountain race on 11 June 2026 in the Hills and Dales series, covering 8 km with 800 m of climb from Ott Car Park. The unmarked, anti-clockwise route is organised by Newcastle AC and requires chest numbers and full body cover.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

A hill race in the Hills and Dales series at Hen Car Park, covering 5 km with 500 m of climb on open mountain. The unmarked route requires full body cover and a minimum age of 15.

A two race 4 mile series organised by Clane AC with a trail race in Donadea Forest on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Trail shoes are recommended and there is a shorter under 16 event.