Trail Running calendar near Portballintrae 2026-2027

Cross country at Ormeau Park in Belfast with junior and senior races from 1 to 4 miles, organised by Annadale Striders with team and age-category prizes.

National Senior & Even cross-country championships on 22 November 2026; venue and further race details are currently to be confirmed.

Trail running at Culzean Castle in Maybole with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, canicross allowed and live chip timing.

A 46 mile supported mountain race in Galloway across three hill ranges, with three manned food checkpoints, MRT support and a 24-hour finish cutoff.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way passing the Giant's Causeway, cliffs, beaches and castle ruins with moderate terrain and 2276 ft ascent.

A two day, fully waymarked 60 mile ultramarathon on the Isle of Arran that mixes coastal paths, forests and mountain terrain with staffed pit stops and medical support.

A trail running event on Scotland's Kintyre Way offering a shorter 35 mile ultra and rotating section routes with relay options, varied coastal and woodland terrain, waymarking, finish facilities and GPS timing with proceeds supporting rout..

A 38 mile ultramarathon in Ireland, MTC Bodach runs from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway as Day 13 of the MizMal end to end series, with a 4 mph minimum pace and limited places.

A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and 2,370 m of ascent. Limited to 250 places, the course tests hillcraft and endurance and is described as one of the tougher races at this distance.

A point-to-point roughly 106 mile ultra along Northern Ireland’s North Antrim coast, fully tracked, self-sufficient with timed cutoffs and staffed checkpoints.

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival on 25 July 2027 offers 10K and Half Marathon races with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.