Road running races in Northern Ireland
Find road running races in Northern Ireland. Compare 12 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, 5K races, half marathons, 100K races, 10 mile races and 50K races.
Events to explore include Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run, Podium4Sport Seeley Cup 10K and CIYMS Festive 5K Run.
Narrow your search to County Antrim, Belfast and County Armagh, or browse the other locations below.
41 listed events · 12 with upcoming dates
Upcoming road running races
12 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
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 →Podium4Sport Seeley Cup 10K
NIRBelfast, Antrim
10K running event in Northern Ireland.
· 10K · 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 →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 ↗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 ↗Belfast City Marathon
NIRBelfast
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon — Marathon.
· 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 ↗Antrim Coast Half Marathon
NIRLarne, Antrim
Antrim Coast Half Marathon — Half.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 (7), Derry (1), Derry/Londonderry (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about road running races in Northern Ireland
Which road running races are coming up in Northern Ireland?
Phoenix Energy Belfast City 5K Fun Run is listed for 15 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Podium4Sport Seeley Cup 10K is listed for 28 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 Northern Ireland?
Look for 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, 100K races, 10 mile races and 50K 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.