Trail Running calendar near Royal Hillsborough 2025-2026

Take on a hilly 10 km trail through scenic Tollymore Forest Park at the NIMRA Run For Rescue on 6 Dec 2025. Support Mourne Mountain Rescue with a voluntary donation while enjoying a marked and marshalled course.

The Colden Winter Hill will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the Cairnsmore Hill Race, a challenging 17.5 km mountain loop with 800 m of ascent across rugged Galloway peaks. Enjoy marshal support, winter conditions, and help Galloway Mountain Rescue with every entry.

Run the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December, a festive 8.5 mile pairs course through roads, fields and forest tracks. Teams must finish together, all finishers get a medal, with fancy dress spot prizes and soup and rolls after.

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Run the Giant's Causeway 20 mile Coastal Trail in Portrush, a scenic UTMB qualifier that winds past cliffs, sandy beaches and basalt columns at the UNESCO Giant's Causeway. Expect challenging terrain, sea views and instant timing.

Tackle 46 miles and over 4,000 metres of ascent across three wild Galloway hill ranges in teams of 2 to 4. Enjoy hot food at checkpoints and mountain rescue support as you push through rugged trails for camaraderie and charity.

Tackle a rugged 20 mile fell race around Glen Trool with 1850 m of ascent, testing navigation and winter kit on classic Southern Uplands terrain. Marshalled with first aid cover, the race supports Galloway Mountain Rescue and finishes with..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Run the gardens of Hillsborough Castle on scenic forest routes past the fort and lake, finishing in the event village. Choose 10K or half while supporting Northern Ireland Hospice and enjoy pacers, free photos and a themed medal.

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

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile self supported ultra along the scenic Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, testing endurance over rugged hills with a strict 100 hour cutoff. Entry by application and places are limited.

Run or walk four unique courses around scenic Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way across four days, choosing a full marathon or half marathon each day. Enjoy coastal and hill views, finish line catering, and finisher medals.

Push your navigation and endurance in the Mourne Mountains at the Mourne Mountain Marathon on 19 and 20 September 2026. Teams of two tackle mountain courses, camp overnight and can choose multi day classes or a six hour score event.

SkyRun the Mournes by APEX Running invites mountain runners to tackle three skyraces across the dramatic Mourne Mountains on 10 October 2026. Choose from a 50km ultra, 35km skyline or 20km trail with serious elevation and stunning views.