Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

Trail race in Glen of the Downs, County Wicklow on 29 July 2026 with an 8.15 km main course and a 4.88 km junior route. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed, 292 m climb, and basic mandatory kit includes a showerproof jacket.

Experience mountain running in County Wicklow with routes over the rocky summit of Little Sugar Loaf. Choose between the 8.5 km forest and mountain trail, a 5 km short course, or a 1 km mountain bike track fun run.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Test your endurance in County Down with this 31 km mountain race featuring 2800 meters of climbing. Navigate the peaks using traditional skills as GPS is prohibited in this authentic fellrunning challenge.

A backyard style championship at Florence Court on 8 August 2026 with repeated one hour laps on a 4.17 mile wooded loop. Runners must complete each lap within one hour and laps repeat hourly until only one runner remains.

This end-of-season hill run supports voluntary mountain rescue teams. The 8 km loop around Paddock Hill is fully marked, with a 5 km short course also available. Online registration and mandatory safety kit are required.

Join this NIMRA Championship race in County Down featuring a 6.30 km mountain course. Runners navigate 360 metres of climb with minimal marking and mandatory safety kit for a true mountain running experience.

A 7.7km mountain run in Dublin's Ticknock, encouraging low-carbon travel with no on-site car parking. The route features marked trails, forest sections, and a 4km junior course. Registration is at the Blue Light pub.

Test your endurance at this 55 km ultra marathon through the Mourne Mountains featuring over 3000 meters of ascent. This extreme mountain race summits several peaks including Slieve Donard and Slieve Bearnagh.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is Ireland's only two-day mountain navigation event. Teams of two compete across various distance categories, requiring self-sufficiency and overnight camping in the Mourne Mountains. It's a unique test of endur..

Trail running event from Bray Seafront into the Wicklow Mountains offering distances from 10 km to 80 km across coastal, forest and mountain terrain. Races use marked and marshalled routes with finish-line mementos and refreshments.

A women-only introductory night trail run on the Sugarloaf Way in Wicklow. This 7 km event requires a head torch and trail shoes, with all entry fees supporting Bray Women's Refuge. A sweeper ensures it's accessible for various paces.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Test your endurance at The Buzzard's Roost in County Down. This 11.90 km mountain race features an 870 meter climb and forms part of the IMRA Ulster Championships.

Experience a night run through the hills of Wicklow with 5 km and 11 km routes featuring technical trails and forest boardwalks. Use a headtorch to navigate the terrain and enjoy post race refreshments in the mountain air.

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.