Ballymena
Trail Running Calendar near Ballymena 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ballymena for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
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
A technical 10 kilometre trail race through Glenariff Forest Park featuring scenic views, waterfalls and a prize pot in excess of £1,000.
February 2027
Rabbit Run in Ballypatrick Forest on 13 Feb 2027 offers full and half marathons and a 10 km, mostly off road, fully marked course with a seven hour cutoff.
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.
April 2027
A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way, passing the Giant's Causeway, cliffs, beaches and ancient castle ruins.
May 2027
A point-to-point roughly 106 mile ultra along Northern Ireland’s North Antrim coast, fully tracked, self-sufficient with timed cutoffs and staffed checkpoints.
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
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.
September 2027
Trail races on the Causeway Coast on 11 September 2027, from a 10 km charity run and walk up to a 64 km ultra across coastal paths and cliffs.