Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2026-2027

Experience a 6 km mountain race through the rocky terrain of County Down. This Hill and Dales League event features a 450 meter climb and follows traditional mountain running safety and navigation guidelines.

Test your endurance at Florence Court in this backyard style race. Complete a 4.2 mile forest loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner.

Experience a focused mountain run in County Down with the Drinnahilly event. This 5.70 km race features 260 meters of climbing through the Hill and Dales landscape.

Experience a traditional mountain race in County Down through the Spelga Skyline. Choose between two distances featuring significant elevation and test your navigation skills in the NIMRA Championship series.

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Experience a mountain run through the Sperrins reaching the summit of Mullaghcarn. This 12 km marked route features 500 meters of climbing and follows scenic trails starting from Gortin Glens Forest Park.

Run through the historic grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on a traffic-free, multi-terrain course. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances. The event supports Action Mental Health.

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

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Test your endurance in County Down with this 31 km mountain race featuring 2800 meters of climbing. Navigate the peaks using traditional skills as GPS is prohibited in this authentic fellrunning challenge.

Experience a unique four day running event along the Wild Atlantic Way featuring half or full marathon distances. Conquer 105 miles of rugged coastal terrain and rolling hills on the scenic Inishowen peninsula.

Join this NIMRA Championship race in County Down featuring a 6.30 km mountain course. Runners navigate 360 metres of climb with minimal marking and mandatory safety kit for a true mountain running experience.

Experience a 10 km trail race on the Isle of Arran featuring rough footpaths and forestry roads with 600 feet of ascent. Starting from Brodick, this scenic route offers a mix of hill climbs and forest descents.

Test your endurance at this 55 km ultra marathon through the Mourne Mountains featuring over 3000 meters of ascent. This extreme mountain race summits several peaks including Slieve Donard and Slieve Bearnagh.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

Experience mountain running at its purest in the wild Derryveagh Mountains of Donegal. This premier event features technical ridges and steep climbs across three distances including two UTMB Index races.

Test your endurance at The Buzzard's Roost in County Down. This 11.90 km mountain race features an 870 meter climb and forms part of the IMRA Ulster Championships.

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

Run through the 642 acre Culzean Castle estate in Ayrshire featuring coastal cliffs and woodland trails. Choose between 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances at this dog friendly event with live chip timing.

Experience a 38 mile point to point ultra marathon through the scenic landscapes of County Ireland. This unique event follows the legendary MizMal route and concludes with a bespoke finishers medal.