Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2025-2026

Take on a hilly 10 km trail through scenic Tollymore Forest Park at the NIMRA Run For Rescue on 6 Dec 2025. Support Mourne Mountain Rescue with a voluntary donation while enjoying a marked and marshalled course.

Take on the Cairnsmore Hill Race, a challenging 17.5 km mountain loop with 800 m of ascent across rugged Galloway peaks. Enjoy marshal support, winter conditions, and help Galloway Mountain Rescue with every entry.

Join the Pier Gates Remembrance Race in County Wicklow on 27 December, a friendly memorial hill run with adult and junior routes. Fancy dress is encouraged for a short social trail challenge remembering IMRA members.

Pair up for the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December, an 8.5 mile festive team run through roads, fields and forest tracks around the town. Finish together to earn medals and prizes, then warm up with soup and rolls.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

Run the Giant's Causeway 20 mile Coastal Trail in Portrush, a scenic UTMB qualifier that winds past cliffs, sandy beaches and basalt columns at the UNESCO Giant's Causeway. Expect challenging terrain, sea views and instant timing.

Tackle 46 miles and over 4,000 metres of ascent across three wild Galloway hill ranges in teams of 2 to 4. Enjoy hot food at checkpoints and mountain rescue support as you push through rugged trails for camaraderie and charity.

Heart of Granite is a tough 32 km mountain race across the wild Galloway hills that tests navigation and fell running skills. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, entries support their work and finishers get hot soup and a local beer..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Enjoy scenic runs from Hillsborough Castle through wooded trails and historic sights with 10K and half marathon options. Expect themed medals, pacers and a lively event village, all raising funds for Northern Ireland Hospice.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile self supported ultra along the scenic Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, testing endurance over rugged hills with a strict 100 hour cutoff. Entry by application and places are limited.

Push your navigation and endurance in the Mourne Mountains at the Mourne Mountain Marathon on 19 and 20 September 2026. Teams of two tackle mountain courses, camp overnight and can choose multi day classes or a six hour score event.

Run the wild Wicklow hills at EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026, a trail focused on rich natural terrain and breathtaking views. With distances from intimate 10K up to a challenging 80K, there is a course for every trail lover.

SkyRun the Mournes by APEX Running invites mountain runners to tackle three skyraces across the dramatic Mourne Mountains on 10 October 2026. Choose from a 50km ultra, 35km skyline or 20km trail with serious elevation and stunning views.