Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2026-2027
We have found 55 Trailruns within 80 miles of Newcastle. See below where and when you can find the races.
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A forest trail race at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026 covering 8 km with 500 m of climb. The partially marked course is organised by Newcastle AC and requires entrants aged 15 or older.
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 medium distance fell race of 10 miles with about 2200 ft of ascent near Larne. The course starts and finishes at Cairncastle Primary School and combines road, fells and coastal sections with several checkpoints and limited route marking.
A **5K** two-lap grass trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 with BHAA team and individual prizes, modest entry fees, numbers collected in the Civil Service Clubhouse, and post-race refreshments served outside.
A mountain race in the Hill and Dale series covering 8 km with 800 m of climb on open mountain terrain. The route is anti clockwise and unmarked with a start at Ott Car Park and a minimum age of 15.
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.
Hen & Cock is a Hills and Dales mountain race at Hen Car Park on 18 June 2026. The course is about 5 km with roughly 500 m of climb; participants must be 15 or older and bring full body cover.
A two-race 4 Mile Series in County Kildare featuring a trail run in Donadea Forest and a road race in Clane. Events are open to walkers and runners and include prizes for first men and women and for first Clane AC members.
An elimination event at Florence Court where runners repeat an approximately 4.2 mile loop, must finish each lap within one hour, and continue hourly until a single last one standing remains.
An obstacle race in Derry / Londonderry on 20 and 21 June 2026 featuring a 10 km course with over 50 natural and man made obstacles, plus separate 5 km teen and 2 km mini courses for younger participants.
A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford of about 16.7 km with roughly 1,000 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires mandatory Level C kit; a free coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.
A marked 6 km forest race at Donard Forest Park with about 400 m of climb, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entries open 20 March 2026 and age minimum is 15 on 1 January 2026.
A **5K** multi-terrain race through Carnlough quarry with limestone paths, climbs, coastal views and a short out-and-back on Largy Road, organised by Glenlough Running Club.
The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.
July 2026
Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.
The All Terrain Challenge will take place in Castletown from Sunday 19 July 2026 to Saturday 25 July 2026.