Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

A fully marked mountain run on Bray Head in County Wicklow with a 7.66 km main route (342 m climb) and a 4.00 km junior course; varied terrain, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, entry limited to 250.

Tollymore on 23 April 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb at Tollymore Upper Car Park, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries run via SiEntries with age and kit requirements.

A mountain running event with a NIMRA Championship long course and a shorter NIMRA League course on the Carricklittle track, visiting local peaks and requiring navigation skills and mandatory race kit.

Tibradden in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features fully marked mountain running routes of 9.90 km and 4.50 km with 365 m climb on the main course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

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.

An open mountain race in the upper Dargle Valley with free-route navigation over four peaks, covering 15 km and 800 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

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.

Brockagh is an IMRA mountain running event in County Wicklow with a fully marked 9.90 km long course and a 4.80 km short/junior route. Mandatory Level B kit is required and entry is limited.

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.

Ardgillan is an IMRA race at Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin. The mainly off road course of about 9 km with 190 m climb runs through parkland and a beach section, is fully marked and requires Level A kit.

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.

Cooley Half is a marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026. The 21.5 km course climbs about 790 m and follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and a river descent.

Test your endurance in County Donegal with a mountain run featuring 514 meters of climbing. Navigate steep summits and open terrain in this event included in the Ulster Championship and North West League.

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.

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

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.