Trail Running calendar near Portballintrae 2025-2026

We have found 28 Trailruns within 80 miles of Portballintrae. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run 26 miles.

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The Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race on the Isle of Arran is a scenic five-mile trail run featuring an ascent of over 600 feet through forestry trails behind Whiting Bay Village. The course begins near Glen Ashdale Falls, passing through forest roads and footpaths with spectacular views of Holy Isle an..

Loughshannagh is an 8km mountain running event featuring an 800m climb, held at Ott Car Park. It is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is organized by Newcastle AC. The race follows a clockwise course on open mountain terrain, offering a challenging and scenic experience for participants ag..

The Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra is an exciting ultramarathon event set to take place on June 6, 2025, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Participants will experience a scenic 50km route along beaches, promenades, and trails, running from sunset to sunrise. The event is designed to be inclusive,..

The CS Lewis 5 Mile Challenge, held at CS Lewis Square in Belfast, is a multi-terrain running event featuring an out-and-back course. Starting beneath the iconic Aslan statue, runners follow the Greenway to Victoria Park, where they complete four varied loops over trail, grass, and concrete surfaces..

The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a medium-distance fell running event held just outside Larne, Northern Ireland, with the base at Cairncastle Primary School in Ballygalley. Covering approximately 10 miles (16.2 km) with around 2,200 feet (620 meters) of climbing, the course features a challengin..

Meels is a challenging mountain running event held at Meelmore Lodge, featuring a 7km course with a demanding 700m climb on open mountain terrain. It is the ninth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a competitive atmosphere for runners aged 16 and old..

The Glen Rosa Horseshoe is a challenging Category AL Scottish hill race held on the Isle of Arran, starting from the Brodick Castle Rangers Centre. Covering 20km with a total climb of 1670m, the race features a clockwise loop over four summits in Glen Rosa, mostly unmarked and requiring strong navig..

Drinnahilly is a challenging 6km race featuring a 400m climb on forest paths, held at Donard Forest Park. It is the 10th race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. The event offers a scenic and demanding course through natural woodland terrain, appealing to runners aged 16 a..

July 2025

Carnaween is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set to take place in Donegal. The race features a challenging 7.8 km course with a 514-meter ascent, categorized as easy terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproo..

The Mullaghcarn Giant is a mountain running event organized by Carmen Runners, taking place in County Tyrone. The race features a challenging 12 km course with a total ascent of 500 meters, culminating at the summit of Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins. Participants are advised to w..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place on July 27, 2025, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. The event offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle. Runners will enjoy a course that passes through surro..

August 2025

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

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Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's Great Trail. Starting at Portpatrick on the west coast and finishing at Cockburnspath in the east, the race traverses mountains, valleys, and forests of the Southern Uplands. The course include..

The Quadrathon Challenge is a unique four-day running event held in Inishowen, Ireland, along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way. Participants can choose to run or walk either full marathons or half marathons over four different courses, covering a total of 105 miles. The event features rugged, sometimes..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail is a scenic trail race on the Isle of Arran, covering approximately 10K. The course features mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an elevation gain of about 600 feet, starting and finishing in Brodick. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the event is..

September 2025

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic running event held at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, County Down. This 10-kilometer race features a mixed terrain course, primarily on gravel paths with a short trail section leading up to Helens Tower. Organized by Coastal Runners NI, t..

The Acorn Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in Stranraer, Scotland, starting from Sandhead along the stunning Luce Bay. The course follows the Mull of Galloway Trail, a designated Scotland’s Great Trail, featuring coastal paths, dunes, quiet back roads, farm fields, and woodla..

The Causeway Cost Ultra Marathon will take place in Portballintrae on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.