Trail Running calendar near Omagh 2026-2027

Part of the Hills and Dales series, Drinnahilly is a marked 6 km forest trail race in Donard Forest Park with about 400 m of climb. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries require SiEntries registration and a minimum age of 15.

A 5K multi terrain run from the centre of Carnlough through quarry trails and a short out and back on Largy Road, offering varied surfaces and coastal views. Entries open 15 April; minimum age 16.

A mountain running race on Benbulben in County Sligo with a main 9.0 km course and a 4.5 km short course; about 400 m of ascent on the main route. Registration is at the North Sligo Sports Complex with bus transfers to Luke's Bridge.

A mountain running event around Spelga Reservoir in the Mournes, featuring a NIMRA Championship long race and a new shorter NIMRA League course, mandatory safety kit, off-road navigation between checkpoints, and a Deer's Meadow cut-off chec..

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle features evening 10K race and walk plus a 5K race that moves from promenade to forest and the Mourne foothills, with mixed road, trail and an open-mountain section and post-race refreshments.

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A mountain running event in County Roscommon with an 8.0 km anticlockwise gravel loop (250 m climb) and a 4.5 km junior/short course. Route fully marked, GPS not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A NIMRA medium distance fell race at Gortin Glens with a 12 km route and 500 m ascent including the summit of Mullaghcarn. Entries are online only and runner numbers are limited to 200.

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.

Seven Sevens is a mountain running event in County Down on 8 August 2026 covering 31 km with about 2800 m of ascent. Organised by BARF, the route has only major junction markings and GPS use is not allowed.

A backyard ultra at Florence Court where runners complete repeated 4.17 mile laps with one hour to finish each lap. Laps repeat until only one runner remains; all finishers receive a medal and an event t shirt.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road route that climbs to the 1,073 foot summit of Lurig and returns. Entries open in June with a minimum age of 16 and a fee of £25.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea in County Sligo on 9 August 2026, featuring a 6.5 km route with 340 m ascent and an approximate 4 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along 105 miles of Inishowen coastline on the Wild Atlantic Way. Participants may run or walk full or half marathon distances across separate daily routes.

Scrabo in County Down is a NIMRA short-championship mountain race organised by Ballydrain Harriers on 20 August 2026. The course is 6.30 km with 360 m climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

A 15 kilometre multi-terrain run from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring a six kilometre hill section with a 700 foot climb. The 2026 race is set for Saturday 22 August and is now full.

A mountain running event on Cuilcagh in County Cavan on 12 September 2026, covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb; only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A beach and sand dune running event in Bundoran on 12 September 2026 offering 5K and 10K routes. Entry includes a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt; fees are €25 and €30.

Coastal Runners Clandeboye 10K is a mixed terrain race on the Clandeboye Estate near Bangor on 13 September 2026. The mostly gravel course includes a short trail to Helens Tower and entries include a finishers medal and post-race refreshmen..

A two day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, covering about 35 to 55 km across two days, with a one day score class. Participants camp overnight and are expected to be self sufficient.