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
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.
The 90th McConnell Shield is a chip timed cross country meeting at Six Mile Water Park Ballyclare with junior and senior races across several distances.
January 2027
A technical 10 kilometres trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with chip timing, a prize pot and on-site registration and parking arrangements.
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
A point-to-point and out-and-back event on 20 March 2027 featuring a 52.4 mile ultra and a marathon over three hills with mixed terrain and GPS navigation.
April 2027
A 20 mile coastal trail run at the Giant's Causeway near Portrush on 10 April 2027, listed as a UTMB qualifier and part of the Endurancelife 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
Weekend community running festival in Victoria Park on 26 and 27 June 2027 with timed ultras and shorter races on a one mile loop.
July 2027
10K, Half Marathon and junior races through Hillsborough Castle and Gardens supporting Northern Ireland Hospice, with chip-timing, race photos and a three hour cut off.
September 2027
Trail races along the Causeway Coast on 11 September 2027, offering 10 km to 64 km distances and charity support for Cancer Focus NI.