Carnlough
Trail Running Calendar near Carnlough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carnlough 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
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
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.
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.
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.