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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 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
10-11
Sa - Su

Montalto Night Endurance Challenge and Trail Races

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Nighttime trail and endurance races at Montalto Estate in October 2026, offering 3/6/12 hour challenges plus 5 km and 10 km loop races.
Oct
11
Su

Comber Cup

Trail Run 3 km 4 km 6 km 8 km
Cross country event at Billy Neill Playing Fields on 11 October 2026 with youth and senior races from 1 km to 8 km plus team competitions.
Oct
31
Sa

Run Forest Run - Minnowburn

Road Race Trail Run 5 km 10 km
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
Nov
8
Su

Malcolm Cup XC

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 4 mi
A Cross Country League meeting at Ormeau Park on 8 November 2026 with races from Under 13 up to senior men and women and age-category prizes.
Nov
14
Sa

The 89th McConnell Shield

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 5 mi
Cross country at Six Mile Water Park Ballyclare on 14 November 2026 with junior and senior races up to five miles; chip timed and part of the NI Athletics XC league.
January 2027
Jan
1
Fr

Race over the Glen

Trail Run 10 km
A technical 10 kilometre trail race through Glenariff Forest Park featuring scenic views, waterfalls and a prize pot in excess of £1,000.
Jan
9
Sa

Loughgall

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
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
Feb
6
Sa

Antrim Castle Gardens

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
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
Mar
20
Sa

Castle to Castle Ultra - Carrickfergus

Trail Run 26 mi 52 mi
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
Jun
26-27
Sa - Su

Belfast 24

Road Race Backyard Ultra 10 km Half Marathon ... 100 km 100 mi
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
Jul
25
Su

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

Trail Run 10 km Half Marathon
A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and half marathon routes, charity support, medals and chip timing.
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