Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2026-2027
We have found 42 Trailruns within 80 miles of Portrush. See below where and when you can find the races.
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An 8 km forest path race with 300 m climb in Castlewellan Forest Park. It is the first race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC and based at the Life Adventure Centre.
A 10 km mountain trail race on Binevenagh with 350 m of climb, part of the NIMRA and IMRA Ulster series. Entries were online only and the event is listed as full; full kit is required and the course is chip timed.
Tollymore on 23 April 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb at Tollymore Upper Car Park, the second race in the 2026 Hills and Dales series. Organised by Newcastle AC, entries run via SiEntries with age and kit requirements.
A trail race in the Hill and Dale series at Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, featuring an 8 km route with 500 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries and competitors must be at least 15 years old.
May 2026
A 5 km mountain race on open terrain with 750 m of ascent at Carrick Little Car Park on 7 May 2026. The unmarked route requires navigation and a minimum age of 15 years; entries are handled through SiEntries and the event is organised by Ne..
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.
A mountain race in the Hills and Dales series at Meelmore Lodge, covering 7 km with 700 m of climb on an unmarked route. Entry rules include a minimum age of 15 and required full body cover.
A 15.5 km mountain race on the Isle of Arran with 870 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. The route climbs Goat Fell via the standard tourist path and requires specific mountain safety kit and hill support.
A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The unmarked course requires full body cover and chest-mounted numbers; entries are handled via SiEntries.
A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and about 2370 m of ascent, strict vetting for mountain experience, a field limited to 250 runners and checkpoint cut-offs with an early start option for qualified competitors.
The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.
A mountain running race in Donard Forest Park covering 10 km with 850 m of ascent, requiring navigation and mandatory safety kit. Checkpoints are marshalled and a cut-off at the Saddle will be enforced.
June 2026
A trail race at Donard Forest Park: 8 km with about 500 m climb on forest paths, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entry, age rules and kit requirements are managed through SiEntries.
A multi terrain 5 mile race from CS Lewis Square in Belfast that follows the Greenway into Victoria Park with four varied loops. Prizes are awarded and all finishers receive a Boundary Brewery beer.
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.
A scenic five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 ft of ascent on forestry trails behind Whiting Bay. The event is Scottish Athletics licensed, limited to 100 entrants and requires participants to be 16 or older.
A mountain race on 11 June 2026 in the Hills and Dales series, covering 8 km with 800 m of climb from Ott Car Park. The unmarked, anti-clockwise route is organised by Newcastle AC and requires chest numbers and full body cover.
A 20 km Category AL Scottish hill race on Arran with 1670 m of climb, mostly unmarked terrain and mandatory navigation skills. Checkpoints, cut off times and kit requirements apply.
A hill race in the Hills and Dales series at Hen Car Park, covering 5 km with 500 m of climb on open mountain. The unmarked route requires full body cover and a minimum age of 15.