Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

A two-day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, with courses of roughly 35 to 55 km and a one-day score option.

Trail running event that starts and finishes on Bray Seafront and routes into the Wicklow Mountains. Distances range from 10K to 80K across coastal paths, forest trails and mountain climbs.

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 7 kilometers.

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.

A night mountain running event at Lough Tay with fully marked 11 km and 5 km routes over technical terrain and notable ascent. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS devices are not permitted.

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 looped 10 km trail in Howth, County Dublin, running over grassy tracks, woodland paths and sealed roads with two ascents to the Ben of Howth and views across Dublin Bay. Entry restricted to those aged 16 and above.

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.

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.

Donadea 50k is a 50-kilometre running event in Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, organised by Donadea Running Club and listed as the 17th edition on 13 February. Updates are posted on the Donadea50k Facebook page.

A 10 km trail run on the Cooley Peninsula featuring 240 m of elevation and scenic views. Held at McCrystals Track in Jenkinstown on Saturday 20th February 2027, the event includes a finisher medal and on-site parking.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush on 10 April 2027 that follows the Causeway Coast Way past the Giant's Causeway UNESCO site. It is part of the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 season and is a UTMB qualifier.

A point to point ultra of about 37.4 miles on the MizMal route from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as day 13 of the 14-day MizMal series. Entry is capped, mandatory kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace are enforced.