Trail Running calendar near Portrush 2026-2027

Seven Sevens is a mountain running event in County Down on 8 August 2026 covering 31 km with about 2800 m of ascent. Organised by BARF, the route has only major junction markings and GPS use is not allowed.

A backyard ultra at Florence Court on 8 August 2026 where competitors run a 4.17 mile loop each hour, eliminating anyone who does not finish in time until a single runner remains and is crowned Irish Champion.

Four days of run or walk options across 105 miles of Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, with full and half marathon distances and a different route each day.

Scrabo in County Down is a NIMRA short-championship mountain race organised by Ballydrain Harriers on 20 August 2026. The course is 6.30 km with 360 m climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

A scenic trail race of about 10K around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with roughly 600 feet of ascent. The route uses footpaths and forestry roads, starts at Ormidale Sports Pavilion, and has an entry limit of 100 runners.

A mountain running event on Cuilcagh in County Cavan on 12 September 2026, covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb; only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A two-day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, with courses of roughly 35 to 55 km and a one-day score option.

Mountain ridge races across the Seven Sisters in Donegal offer 55 km, 30 km and 16 km options with technical terrain, large elevation gains and UTMB Index status for the longer distances.

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

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.

Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.

Trail runs at Culzean Castle on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across a 642 acre estate. Live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush on 10 April 2027 that follows the Causeway Coast Way past the Giant's Causeway UNESCO site. It is part of the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 season and is a UTMB qualifier.

Trail races on sections of the Kintyre Way in Scotland, with varied terrain from hills and woods to beaches and seaside rocks. Runners can enter solo or as part of relay teams and benefit from waymarking, checkpoints and GPS timing.

A point to point ultra of about 37.4 miles on the MizMal route from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as day 13 of the 14-day MizMal series. Entry is capped, mandatory kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace are enforced.

A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes, chip timing, kilometre markers, a themed medal and free race photos in support of Northern Ireland Hospice.