Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2025-2026

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

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 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 mountain running event held near Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Covering approximately 10 miles (16.2 km) with around 2200 feet (620 meters) of climbing, the race starts and finishes at Cairncastle Primary School in Ballygalley. The cha..

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..

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..

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

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..

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 annually in southwest Scotland, starting from Sandhead and finishing in Stranraer. The route follows the last section of the Mull of Galloway Trail, featuring stunning coastal views along Luce Bay, dunes, quiet back roads, farmland,..

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

The Seven Sisters Skyline will take place in Dunlewy Near on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 30 and 55 kilometers.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a challenging two-day navigation and endurance event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Teams of two navigate courses ranging from 35km to 55km, visiting control points in order but choosing their own routes. A unique feature is the overnight mou..