Races and events in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Find your next race in Belfast, Northern Ireland. AthRecs lists 5 events with upcoming dates here. Open a race guide for the location, listed distances and entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 5K races and 10K races.
Events to explore include Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026, Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run and CIYMS Festive 5K Run.
10 listed events · 5 with upcoming dates · 2 featured races
Upcoming races
Featured races are AthRecs editorial selections or recorded major-series events. They appear first; the list also includes local events.
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026
NIRBelfast
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026 — Mary Peters Track and Minnowburn, Belfast.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run
NIRBelfast
Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run — an officially published 5K fixture at City Hall, Chichester Street, Belfast.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →CIYMS Festive 5K Run
NIRBelfast
CIYMS Festive 5K Run — an officially published 5K fixture at Belmont Park, Belfast.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →SPAR Craic10K
NIRBelfast
SPAR Craic10K — 10K at Belfast City Hall to Ormeau Park.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women's 10K
NIRBelfast
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women's 10K — 10K at Titanic Quarter.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Planning your next race
Which races and events are coming up in Belfast, Northern Ireland?
Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026 is listed for 31 October 2026. Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run is listed for 15 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). CIYMS Festive 5K Run is listed for 28 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Belfast, Northern Ireland?
Look for 5K races and 10K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Belfast, Northern Ireland?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.