Ballymena
Trail Running Calendar near Ballymena 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ballymena for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
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 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.
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 that passes the Giant's Causeway with cliffs, beaches and 2,276 ft of ascent; part of the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 season.
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
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.
September 2027
Trail running along the Causeway Coast with 10 km, half, full and 64 km ultra options, coastal and forest routes, and a 10 km supporting Cancer Focus NI.