Trail Running Calendar near Carrickfergus 2026-2027

November 2026

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 4 mi

Cross country races at Ormeau Park on 8 November 2026 with youth and senior races, team and individual prizes, entries via SiEntries.

Nov

14

Sa

The 89th McConnell Shield

Ballyclare | 8 mi from Carrickfergus

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi 5 mi

Cross country races at Six Mile Water Park in Ballyclare featuring junior and senior races across multiple distances with chip timing and age category prizes.

January 2027

Jan

1

Fr

Race over the Glen

Ballymena | 21 mi from Carrickfergus

Trail Run 10 km

A technical 10 km trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with forest views, waterfalls, entry limits and prize categories, minimum age 16.

Jan

3

Su

Mathieson Cup and Shield XC

Mallusk | 8 mi from Carrickfergus

Trail Run 3 km 4 km 6 km 8 km

Crossan Cup and Shield XC in Mallusk on 3 January 2027 features junior and senior cross country races from 800 m to 8 km.

February 2027

Feb

6

Sa

Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim | 16 mi from Carrickfergus

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

A 5K and 10K winter race through Antrim Castle Gardens, with a 10K route past Shanes Castle and views of Lough Neagh, mailed race packs and chip timing.

March 2027

Mar

20

Sa

Castle to Castle Ultra - Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus

Trail Run 26 mi 52 mi

Hilly ultra and marathon between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle with mixed terrain, GPX navigation, water refill stations, mandatory kit and medical cover.

June 2027

Jun

26-27

Sa - Su

Belfast 24

Belfast | 10 mi from Carrickfergus

Road Race Backyard Ultra 10 km Half Marathon ... 100 km 100 mi

A two day community running festival in June 2027 on a 1 mile loop in Victoria Park, featuring a 24hr event, 100 mile challenge and several shorter timed races.