Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2025-2026

SkyRun the Mournes is a three-race skyrunning event set in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. It features the Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km) and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km). Elevation gains range from about 1,300m to ove..

Comber Cup 2025, hosted by Ballydrain Harriers, takes place at Billy Neill Playing Fields, Comber Road, Dundonald, Northern Ireland. This cross-country fixture is a regular part of the Northern Ireland Cross Country League and is run on the..

The 89th McConnell Shield is a cross-country race held at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The event features a range of races: U12 800m, U14 1 mile, U16 2 miles, and senior races including a 3-mile section..

Event details The Castlewellan Christmas Cracker takes place on Saturday 27 December 2025 at Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED. The course is approximately 8.5 miles on roads, fields and forest tracks in an..

Race around dramatic Culzean Castle and its 642 acres of gardens, beaches and woodland on Sunday 1 March 2026. Choose 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon, bring one dog per runner and enjoy chip timing, medals and stunning coastal views.

Run 20 mile of coastal trail around the Giant's Causeway near Portrush, with cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins in a UNESCO World Heritage setting. Fully marked course, electronic timing and a finishers medal make for a memorable day.

The Kintyre Way Ultra takes place on Scotland’s scenic Kintyre Peninsula. Each year the Ultra covers about 33–35 miles, chosen from one of three sections of the 100-mile Kintyre Way: Tayinloan to Tarbert, Tayinloan to Campbeltown, or Machri..

Event details The MTC Bodach is a one-day ultra running event on 20 May 2026. The race distance is listed as 38 miles (route data shows a total of 37.4 miles). Total ascent is 2,136 ft and total descent is 2,185 ft. This is the first editio..

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

We Run Wild NI stages adventurous trail, ultra and marathon events across Northern Ireland, from single day races to multiday challenges. Browse dates, results and photos and join a welcoming community of wild runners.

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival : 26 July 2026 The event is set at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, 349 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6GT, UK, on Sunday 26 July 2026. Race distances offered: 10K Half Marathon Gro..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Event overview Race Across Scotland is a coast-to-coast ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way. The event distance is 215 miles with total ascent of 7218 m. The published 2026 dates are Saturday 8th to Wednesday 12th August. The st..