Markethill
Trail Running Calendar near Markethill 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Markethill 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.
November 2026
Trail running event at Tollymore Forest Park offering 10 km, half, full and ultra distances; the 10 km supports Cancer Focus NI.
Trail and road 5 km and 10 km races through Gosford Forest Park with chip timing, medals, online entry and limited parking for a car entrance fee.
Hilly 11 km trail race at Donard Park in support of Mourne Mountain Rescue, organised by NIMRA with voluntary donation entry and a mandatory equipment check.
December 2026
Forest trail event at Tollymore Forest Park on 12 December 2026 offering 5K and 10K routes with Mourne Mountain views and posted race packs.
Pairs team race in Castlewellan on 28 December with a mixed terrain 8.5 miles course, online entry via SiEntries, medals for all and cash prizes for top teams.
January 2027
February 2027
A certified 10 km trail run on the Cooley Peninsula with 240 m elevation, on-site parking, bag drop, water stations, chip timing and finisher’s medal.
Run Forest Run Castlewellan on 27 February 2027 features off-road 5K and 10K races in Castlewellan Forest Park with chip timing and a commemorative medal.
April 2027
Three UTMB Index mountain races in the Mourne Mountains on 16 to 17 April 2027, from 25 to 101 km with substantial ascent and open mountain routes.
Point to point 42 km mountain marathon across the Mourne Mountains summiting Slieve Donard and finishing in Donard Park on a route of mixed trails and steep climbs.
June 2027
Trail races on the Mourne Way in 2027 with marathon, ultra and half marathon run in the reverse direction and based around Newcastle, Northern Ireland.
July 2027
10K, Half Marathon and junior races through Hillsborough Castle and Gardens supporting Northern Ireland Hospice, with chip-timing, race photos and a three hour cut off.
November 2027
Annual trail running event at Tollymore Forest Park offering races from 10 km to an ultra, with proceeds supporting Cancer Focus NI and ITRA points for marathon and ultra.