Running races in Northern Ireland
Find running races in Northern Ireland. Compare 30 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, marathons, 100K races and 10 mile races.
Events to explore include Shane's Castle Running Festival 2026, Run Forest Run: Minnowburn 5K 2026 and Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run.
Narrow your search to County Antrim, County Down and Antrim, or browse the other locations below.
68 listed events · 30 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
30 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Shane's Castle Running Festival 2026
NIRAntrim, County Antrim
Shane's Castle Running Festival 2026 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Shane's Castle Estate.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 →Entry information ↗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 →Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026
NIRMarkethill, County Armagh
Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K 2026 — Gosford Forest Park, Markethill.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Podium4Sport Seeley Cup 10K
NIRBelfast, Antrim
10K running event in Northern Ireland.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026
NIRNewcastle, County Down
Run Forest Run: Tollymore 5K 2026 — Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 →Race Over the Glen
NIRGlenariff, Northern Ireland
10K trail running in Glenariff.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027
NIRLoughgall, County Armagh
Run Forest Run: Loughgall 5K 2027 — Loughgall Country Park, Loughgall.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →The Blues Runs
NIRCarrickfergus, Antrim
The Blues Runs — Half, Marathon.
· Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Forest Run: Antrim Castle Gardens 5K 2027
NIRAntrim, County Antrim
Run Forest Run: Antrim Castle Gardens 5K 2027 — Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Rabbit Run
NIRBallycastle, Antrim
Rabbit Run — 10K, Half, Marathon.
· 10K / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Forest Run: Castlewellan 5K 2027
NIRCastlewellan, County Down
Run Forest Run: Castlewellan 5K 2027 — Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Walled City 10 Mile Road Race
NIRDerry, County Londonderry
The Bentley Walled City 10 Mile Road Race in Derry.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Portadown Running Festival
NIRPortadown, County Armagh
Portadown Running Festival — Unspecified at Portadown Rugby Club.
· Unspecified · 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 →Entry information ↗Castle to Castle
NIRCarrickfergus / Belfast, Antrim
Castle to Castle — 52.4mi, Marathon.
· 52.4mi / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →NI & Ulster 50K / 100K Championships
NIRBelfast, Antrim
NI & Ulster 50K / 100K Championships — 100K, 50K.
· 100K / 50K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →37th SPAR Omagh Half Marathon & 5K 2027
NIROmagh, County Tyrone
37th SPAR Omagh Half Marathon & 5K 2027 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Omagh.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Derry/Londonderry to Belfast Ultra
NIRDerry/Londonderry, Derry
Derry/Londonderry to Belfast Ultra — 75mi.
· 75mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Endurancelife Giant’s Causeway
NIRPortrush, Antrim
Endurancelife Giant’s Causeway — 20mi.
· 20mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bridgedale Mourne Coast 2 Coast Marathon
NIRRostrevor to Newcastle, Newry, Co. Down, NI
Running event in Rostrevor to Newcastle, Newry, Co. Down, NI.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Belfast City Marathon
NIRBelfast
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon — Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Norn Iron 100
NIRBallintoy, Antrim
Norn Iron 100 — 106mi, 37mi, Half.
· 106mi / Half marathon · Status TBC
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 →Entry information ↗Mourne Way Marathon Events — The Other Way
NIRNewcastle, County Down
Mourne Way Marathon Events — The Other Way in Newcastle.
· 42K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
NIRHillsborough, County Down
Half-marathon and 10K racing in the grounds of Hillsborough Castle.
· 10K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Ballycastle to Waterfoot Trail Marathon
NIRBallycastle, Antrim
Ballycastle to Waterfoot Trail Marathon — Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Antrim Coast Half Marathon
NIRLarne, Antrim
Antrim Coast Half Marathon — Half.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Newcastle Way Marathon & Half Marathon
NIRNewcastle / Castlewellan, Down
Newcastle Way Marathon & Half Marathon — Half, Marathon.
· Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Annaghmore Running Festival 5K 2026
NIRAnnaghmore, County Armagh
Annaghmore Running Festival 5K 2026 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Annaghmore Community Hall.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Antrim Coast 5k
NIRLarne, County Antrim
Antrim Coast 5k — Larne, England. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Label Road Races – Label).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Antrim Coast Half Marathon
NIRLarne, County Antrim
Antrim Coast Half Marathon — Larne and the Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Antrim Coast Half Marathon
NIRLarne, County Antrim
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Antrim Coast Half Marathon
NIRLarne, County Antrim
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Armagh International Road Races
NIRArmagh
Running event in Armagh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Northern Ireland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Belfast (8), Antrim (2), Ballycastle (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Northern Ireland
Which running races are coming up in Northern Ireland?
Shane's Castle Running Festival 2026 is listed for 25 October 2026. 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). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Northern Ireland?
Look for 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, marathons, 100K races and 10 mile 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 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.