Donard Forest
Trail Running Calendar near Donard Forest 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Donard Forest 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.
August 2026
A NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.
An 11 km fell race in the Western Mournes from Sandy Brae with 768 m of ascent and mandatory mountain safety kit.
September 2026
A five-leg team relay around the Denis Rankin Round starting and finishing at Donard Park, Newcastle on 12 September 2026.
A two day team mountain marathon in the Mourne Mountains with courses of 35 km to 55 km, a one day six hour score class, camping overnight and timed results.
October 2026
A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.
Marathon and Half Marathon on 4 October 2026 following the way-marked Newcastle Way through Tollymore, Castlewellan and Murlough to Newcastle beach.
SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.
Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.
November 2026
February 2027
A measured 10 km trail on the Cooley Peninsula with mixed runnable trails, 240 m elevation, chip timing, on-site parking and a finisher’s medal.
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.
July 2027
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival on 25 July 2027 offers 10K and Half Marathon races with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.