Trail Running Calendar Northern Ireland 2026-2027

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 Seven Sevens is a challenging 31 km mountain run in County Down with 2800 meters of climb. Runners must carry mandatory safety gear, with final kit requirements set on race day. The course is marked at major junctions only.

The Scrabo run is a 6.3 km hill race in County Down, part of the NIMRA Championships. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with final requirements set on race day. It's scheduled for a Thursday evening in August 2026.

The Granite Peaks Ultra is a demanding 55 km mountain run with over 3000 meters of ascent in the Mourne Mountains. The route traverses multiple peaks including Slieve Binnian and Slieve Donard. Strict mandatory kit requirements apply.

Ireland's only two-day mountain marathon challenges teams of two on endurance and navigation in the Mourne Mountains. Four main categories cover 35 to 55 km over two days, with a separate one-day score class available. The event requires se..

The Buzzard's Roost is a 12 km mountain race in County Down with 870m of climb, forming part of the Ulster and NIMRA championships. Advanced mandatory kit is required, with final carry requirements decided on race day. Entries open a few we..

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.