Carrickfergus
Trail Running Calendar near Carrickfergus 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carrickfergus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 10 km mixed terrain race at Clandeboye Estate near Bangor Co Down with a short trail to Helens Tower, finishers medals, refreshments and prizes.
October 2026
Nighttime trail and endurance races at Montalto Estate in October 2026, offering 3/6/12 hour challenges plus 5 km and 10 km loop races.
November 2026
January 2027
A technical 10 kilometre trail through Glenariff Forest Park featuring waterfalls, a capped field of 800, multiple prize categories and organised parking and registration.
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 weekend community endurance festival in Victoria Park with multiple distances on a 1 mile loop, chip timing, participant kit and awards.
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.