Trail Running calendar near Portballintrae 2025-2026

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle on Friday 26 December for a scenic 5 km or 10 km run supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and a festive community vibe with prizes and a charity raffle.

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December 2025 is a festive two person team run of about 8.5 miles through roads, fields and forest tracks. Entries are full with a waiting list; finishers get a medal, prizes and post race soup.

Join Mallusk Harriers for the Mathieson Cup and Shield XC on 11 January 2026 at Mallusk Playing Fields, Belfast. Part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League, expect classic off road terrain from flat to hilly and races from 800 m to 8K.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

Run through the dramatic grounds of Culzean Castle and Country Park on 1 March 2026, choosing from 5km, 10km or a half marathon. Enjoy coastal views, woodland trails and a lively finish with medal, goodies and Canicross friendly options.

Enjoy a 20 mile coastal trail beside the Giant's Causeway with cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins on the North Antrim Coast. This scenic UTMB qualifier counts toward the Endurancelife leaderboard and features full timing.

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46 mile team endurance route across three Galloway ranges with over 4000 metres of climbing and demanding navigation. Teams of 2 to 4 tackle the wild course within a 24 hour cutoff while supporting Gallow..

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Run from sunset into sunrise along the Ayrshire coast in a 50 km night ultramarathon from Irvine Beach. Enjoy beaches, promenades and trails plus on course support and a finisher medal, goody bag and Polaroid photo.

Run a 10K or half marathon through the historic Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on traffic free, multi terrain paths that pass the lake and fort. With pacers, chip timing and a medal, support Northern Ireland Hospice.

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

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way with major climbs and remote terrain. Limited entry and a strict 100 hour cut off make it a self reliant challenge for experienced ultra runners.

Experience the Quadrathon in Inishowen County Donegal from 13 to 16 August 2026 with four days of coastal and hill running along the Wild Atlantic Way. Pick marathon or half marathon routes to run or walk and earn finisher medals.

Experience the classic Mourne Mountain Marathon, a two day endurance and navigation challenge in Northern Ireland. Teams of two tackle multi day routes and camp overnight, welcoming everyone from walkers to elite runners.

Take on the wild Mourne Mountains at SkyRun the Mournes on 10 October 2026, with three scenic yet demanding skyraces from 20km trail to 50km ultra. Entries are open for a day of rugged peaks, big views and mountain running camaraderie.