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Trail Running Calendar near Antrim 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Antrim for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Comber Cup is a Northern Ireland Cross Country League fixture at Billy Neill Playing Fields in Dundonald with youth races and team competitions from 1 km to 8 km.
Annual NI and Ulster age-group cross country and the Bobby Rea Memorial take place in Billy Neill MBE County Park on 25 October 2026.
A 5K and 10K event at Mary Peters Track in Belfast featuring mixed track and forest routes, chip timing, posted race packs, and on-site parking.
November 2026
A six hour loop challenge at Loughshore Park, Newtownabbey, with full marathon, half marathon and 10K options on a coastal circuit to Gideons Green.
A cross country meeting at Ormeau Park Belfast on 8 November 2026 with races from Under 13 to senior men and women, entry fees from £3 to £12 and age category prizes.
A chip timed cross country meeting at Six Mile Water Park, Ballyclare, featuring junior and senior races as part of the NI Athletics XC league.
January 2027
A technical 10 km trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with scenic views and waterfalls, capped at 800 entrants and offering cash and age-category prizes.
A 5K and 10K forest course at Loughgall Country Park on 9 January 2027, part of the Run Forest Run series with chip timing and posted race packs.
February 2027
A winter 5K and 10K event at Antrim Castle Gardens, with the 10K visiting Shanes Castle ruins and offering views of Lough Neagh.
March 2027
March 2027 trail event between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle offering a 52.4 mile ultra or a marathon over Cavehill Carnmoney and Knockagh.
June 2027
Belfast 24 is a community weekend ultrarunning festival on 26 and 27 June 2027 with multiple distances on a continuous 1 mile loop in Victoria Park.
July 2027
Races at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 include 10K and half marathon routes around the lake and grounds, supporting Action Mental Health.
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