Newry
Trail Running Calendar near Newry 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newry for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An 11 km fell race in the Western Mournes on 29 August 2026 with 768 m ascent, marked control points and mandatory mountain safety equipment.
September 2026
A five-leg team relay around the Denis Rankin Round, a roughly 90 km mountain circuit with 6500 m ascent, starting and finishing at Donard Park, Newcastle.
A two day team mountain marathon in the Mourne Mountains with courses of 35 km to 55 km, a one day six hour score class, camping overnight and timed results.
Cross-country races at Palace Demesne, Armagh on 27 September 2026 with youth and senior categories and set entry fees; on-day entry is not permitted.
October 2026
A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.
Marathon and Half Marathon on 4 October 2026 following the way-marked Newcastle Way through Tollymore, Castlewellan and Murlough to Newcastle beach.
SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.
Night endurance and trail races at Montalto Estate with 3, 6 and 12 hour challenges plus 5 km and 10 km races on a 5 km loop.
The tenth and final Bog Run on 11 October 2026 in Castlewellan is a muddy 5 km fundraiser with junior and senior options to support children and young people affected by cancer.
Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains is a navigational event in County Dublin on 18 Oct 2026 with an unmarked route, no GPS allowed, and Level B kit required.
November 2026
Trail running event in Tollymore Forest Park offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances with charity support for 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.
December 2026
Mixed tarmac and forest 5K and 10K runs in Tollymore Forest Park with chip timing, a medal and posted race packs.
January 2027
February 2027
A measured 10 km trail on the Cooley Peninsula with mixed runnable trails, 240 m elevation, chip timing, on-site parking and a finisher’s medal.
A lakeside 5K and 10K in Castlewellan Forest Park with chip timing, medals, posted race packs and series prizes.
July 2027
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival on 25 July 2027 offers 10K and Half Marathon races with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.