Trail Running calendar near Newcastle 2025-2026

The Slieve Donard Race is a challenging 10km mountain running event held at Donard Forest Park, County Down. Featuring an 850m climb, the race demands strong fitness and navigational skills, especially in poor weather. Starting at Newcastle Centre and finishing on the pitches in Donard Park, the cou..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run 26 miles.

The Cooley Half is a challenging mountain running event held in County Louth, Ireland, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. Covering a distance of 21.5 km with a climb of 790 meters, the race features a fully marked anticlockwise loop starting inside a forest barrier. The course incl..

Loughshannagh is an 8km mountain running event featuring an 800m climb, held at Ott Car Park. It is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is organized by Newcastle AC. The race follows a clockwise course on open mountain terrain, offering a challenging and scenic experience for participants ag..

The CS Lewis 5 Mile Challenge, held at CS Lewis Square in Belfast, is a multi-terrain running event featuring an out-and-back course. Starting beneath the iconic Aslan statue, runners follow the Greenway to Victoria Park, where they complete four varied loops over trail, grass, and concrete surfaces..

The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a medium-distance fell running event held just outside Larne, Northern Ireland, with the base at Cairncastle Primary School in Ballygalley. Covering approximately 10 miles (16.2 km) with around 2,200 feet (620 meters) of climbing, the course features a challengin..

Meels is a challenging mountain running event held at Meelmore Lodge, featuring a 7km course with a demanding 700m climb on open mountain terrain. It is the ninth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a competitive atmosphere for runners aged 16 and old..

Drinnahilly is a challenging 6km race featuring a 400m climb on forest paths, held at Donard Forest Park. It is the 10th race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a scenic and demanding course through natural woodland terrain, appealing to runners aged 16 a..

The Mullaghcarn Giant is a mountain running event organized by Carmen Runners, taking place in County Tyrone. The race features a challenging 12 km course with a total ascent of 500 meters, culminating at the summit of Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins. Participants are advised to w..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place on July 27, 2025, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. The event offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle. Runners will enjoy a course that passes through surro..

Seahan is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Dublin. The race features a challenging 9.8 km course with a 510-meter ascent, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof..

The Bray Head race, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in County Wicklow along the classic Bray Head route. Covering a distance of 6.85 km with a 270-meter climb, the course involves running straight up and down over the two summits of Bray Head. The route is fully mark..

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 following the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's Great Trail. Starting at Portpatrick on the west coast and finishing at Cockburnspath in the east, the race traverses mountains, valleys, and forests of the Southern Uplands. The course include..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. The course features 1850m of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, and the s..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic running event held at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, County Down. This 10-kilometer race features a mixed terrain course, primarily on gravel paths with a short trail section leading up to Helens Tower. Organized by Coastal Runners NI, t..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held annually in southwest Scotland, starting from Sandhead and finishing in Stranraer. The route follows the last section of the Mull of Galloway Trail, featuring stunning coastal views along Luce Bay, dunes, quiet back roads, farmland,..

The Causeway Cost Ultra Marathon will take place in Portballintrae on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a challenging two-day navigation and endurance event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Teams of two navigate courses ranging from 35km to 55km, visiting control points in order but choosing their own routes. A unique feature is the overnight mou..