Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2026-2027

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

K12 Ultra Marathon at Dean Castle Country Park uses an approximate 4 km loop where runners complete as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Individual and relay options are available, with relay teams of up to four members.

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

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking and a 100 hour cutoff; entry is by application and places are limited.

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.

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 10th anniversary trail event on the Loch Eck Loop featuring a 52.22 km route with 983 m of ascent. Solo and relay options run on fully signposted trails with checkpoints, refreshments and finisher items.

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.

The Granite Peaks Races will take place in Newcastle on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run 55 kilometers.

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.

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.

An annual charity trail 10 km at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire on 11 October 2026, supporting Release Ayrshire for World Mental Health Day. The course is fully marked with marshals, and finishers receive bling and donated home baking.

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.

Cairnsmore Hill Race on 12 December 2026 at Muirfad Farm Newton Stewart is a 17.50 km mountain race with 800 m ascent. It is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue and requires winter kit and fell running experience.

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.