Carrickfergus
Trail Running Calendar near Carrickfergus 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carrickfergus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Cross country championships and selection trials at Queens Playing Fields in Belfast on 3 Oct 2026, organised by Athletics Northern Ireland with 135 competitors listed.
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 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
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.
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.
August 2027
A 215 mile coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking and a 100 hour cut off.