Marathons in Northern Ireland
Find marathons in Northern Ireland. Compare 7 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include The Blues Runs, Rabbit Run and Castle to Castle.
7 listed events · 7 with upcoming dates
Upcoming marathons
7 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
The Blues Runs
NIRCarrickfergus, Antrim
The Blues Runs — Half, Marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Rabbit Run
NIRBallycastle, Antrim
Rabbit Run — 10K, Half, Marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Castle to Castle
NIRCarrickfergus / Belfast, Antrim
Castle to Castle — 52.4mi, Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →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 →Ballycastle to Waterfoot Trail Marathon
NIRBallycastle, Antrim
Ballycastle to Waterfoot Trail Marathon — Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Newcastle Way Marathon & Half Marathon
NIRNewcastle / Castlewellan, Down
Newcastle Way 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.
No separate archived race guides are listed for this selection yet.
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Choosing a race in Northern Ireland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Ballycastle (2), Belfast (1), Carrickfergus (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about marathons in Northern Ireland
Which marathons are coming up in Northern Ireland?
The Blues Runs is listed for 17 January 2027. Rabbit Run is listed for 13 February 2027. Castle to Castle is listed for 20 March 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.