Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland on this 20 mile trail run along the North Antrim Coast. Navigate a stunning route through UNESCO Heritage sites featuring dramatic cliffs and the iconic Giant's Causeway.

Challenge yourself at the Pat Dunbar Memorial, a 13 km mountain race through the Mourne Mountains. Navigate scenic forest roads and summits like Pierce's Castle in this technical 700m elevation climb.

Test your limits at the Corox 2.0 Fitness Challenge in Tyrone. This outdoor event combines eight functional exercise stations with interval runs on a one kilometer track for singles and doubles.

Hill & Dale in Castlewellan, County Down on 16 April 2026 covers 8.50 km with 330 m of ascent. The race is organised by Newcastle AC for the Hill & Dales League; GPS is not permitted and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Experience a 10km trail race through Ballycarton Wood and along the scenic Binevenagh clifftops. This mountain event features 350 metres of climbing and concludes with a commemorative race mug for all finishers.

Experience a mountain running race through County Down as part of the Hill and Dales series. This event features a 6.6 kilometer route with 350 meters of climbing on manageable terrain.

Explore the natural landscape of County Down with this 7 km mountain race featuring 550 meters of climbing. Part of the Hill and Dales series this evening run emphasizes traditional navigation and essential safety gear.

Experience a focused mountain climb in County Down with the Binnian Uphill race. This Hill and Dales League event features a 3.70 km route with 570 meters of ascent and requires standard mountain safety kit.

A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.

Experience a 7 km mountain run in County Down as part of the Hill and Dales League. Tackle a 560 meter climb through major junctions in this organized event by Newcastle AC.

Experience the natural beauty of County Down at Lukes Mountain. This 7.3 km trail race features 450 meters of climbing through mountain terrain as part of the Hill and Dales League.

Test your endurance and hillcraft in this classic Scottish island race featuring seven mountain summits and 2370 meters of climbing over technical terrain.

Test your endurance in County Donegal with a mountain run featuring 514 meters of climbing. Navigate steep summits and open terrain in this event included in the Ulster Championship and North West League.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Experience a technical 10 km mountain race ascending 850 m to the summit of Slieve Donard. This navigation based event serves as a championship trial for runners looking to test their skills on difficult terrain in County Down.

Millstone is an 7.7 km mountain race in County Down featuring 470 m of climbing. Part of the Hill and Dales League, this event requires standard safety kit and emphasizes traditional navigation without the use of GPS devices.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

Experience a scenic five mile trail race on the Island of Arran featuring 600 feet of ascent through forestry trails and the iconic Glen Ashdale Falls. Perfect for daytrippers with transit links from the mainland.

Experience the Hill and Dales series with this mountain run in County Down. Navigate a scenic 6.9 km route featuring 560 meters of climbing through rugged terrain using traditional navigation skills.

Experience a Category AL Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran. This 20km course features 1670m of climbing across granite peaks and heather moorland for experienced navigators.