Trail Running calendar near Newry 2026-2027

A mountain running championship in County Down, with long and short course options over the Spelga Skyline. Advanced mandatory kit is required, with the final items decided on race day.

Tackle the re-routed long course or shorter junior option through the Wicklow mountains. This mid-week trail run features significant elevation and requires full mandatory safety kit. The event finishes with a social gathering at a local pi..

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

Summit Mullaghcarn, the southern peak of the Sperrins, on this 12km mountain run with 500m of ascent. Tackle boggy descents where trail shoes are advised on a fully marked course. The event is part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA..

Run through the historic grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on a traffic-free, multi-terrain course. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances. The event supports Action Mental Health.

A trail race through the Glen of the Downs in Wicklow, featuring an 8.15 km long course and a 4.88 km short option. The fully marked route requires basic mandatory kit. Post-race refreshments and a prize ceremony await in the car park.

Event Overview The Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf is a mountain running event in Wicklow on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. It is the first race of the Leinster League. There are three race options: a Long Course of 8.5 km with 360 m of climb, a..

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

Race Across Scotland is a 215-mile ultramarathon traversing Scotland's entire Southern Upland Way from coast to coast. With 12 checkpoints and a 100-hour cutoff, it demands self-sufficiency and navigational skill. The event has strict manda..

The Seven Sevens is a challenging 31 km mountain run in County Down with 2800 meters of climb. Runners must carry mandatory safety gear, with final kit requirements set on race day. The course is marked at major junctions only.

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.

The Scrabo run is a 6.3 km hill race in County Down, part of the NIMRA Championships. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with final requirements set on race day. It's scheduled for a Thursday evening in August 2026.

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.

The Granite Peaks Ultra is a demanding 55 km mountain run with over 3000 meters of ascent in the Mourne Mountains. The route traverses multiple peaks including Slieve Binnian and Slieve Donard. Strict mandatory kit requirements apply.

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.

Ireland's only two-day mountain marathon challenges teams of two on endurance and navigation in the Mourne Mountains. Four main categories cover 35 to 55 km over two days, with a separate one-day score class available. The event requires se..

EcoTrail Wicklow returns in 2026 with five trail distances from 10K to 80K. The route winds from Bray Seafront into the scenic Wicklow Mountains. This eco conscious event is part of a global trail running series.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 3 miles.

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.