Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

Trail races from 10K to 80K starting on Bray Seafront on 26 September 2026, across coastal paths, forests and the Wicklow Mountains.

Cuilcagh in County Cavan is an 11.90 km mountain race on 26 September 2026 with 870 m of climb, a 250 person limit and mandatory Level B kit; only major junctions are marked and GPS devices are not permitted.

Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

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.

Test your navigation skills in County Wicklow at the second race of the annual Nav Challenge league. Navigate an unmarked course through the Irish mountains using traditional methods without GPS assistance.

A night mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit including a headtorch, technical terrain and variable weather. Parking and prizegiving take place at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carp..

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.

A coastal 10 km trail run in Howth, Dublin on 10 October 2026 with an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees.

Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.

Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Narradale Fell Race will take place in Sulby on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

The Glendalough Trail Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026 supports Fighting Blindness with a competitive 15 km option or a non-competitive 8.5 km walk or jog. Entry requires a minimum donation of €100.

Cross country at Ormeau Park in Belfast with junior and senior races from 1 to 4 miles, organised by Annadale Striders with team and age-category prizes.

Run The Line is a fundraising trail race for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue on 14 November 2026 at Glencullen Adventure Park. Two distances, 13 km and 26 km, follow mixed trails through the Dublin Mountains.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.

Nighttime running from Dublin Castle with a 62 km mountain and road Challenge to Glenmalure and a 25 km Pursuit to Kippure.

Donadea 50k in Donadea Forest Park on Saturday, February 13, organised by Donadea Running Club with ticket options including bus transfers and refunds until Dec 31.