There are 11 upcoming 5k races in Northern Ireland listed. Next up: Centra Run Together 5k & 10k, Ormeau Park Sunday 18 October 2026 (Sunday, 18 October 2026), Saintfield 5k & 10k (Sunday, 18 October 2026), Run Forest Run Minnowburn (Saturday, 31 October 2026).
Upcoming races only, soonest first. Confirm dates and entry details with the organiser.
Belfast · Ozone Complex Ormeau Park, Ormeau Embankment, Belfast, BT6 8LT
Charity 5km and 10km event at Ormeau Park supporting Action Cancer. Entries include a T-shirt, medal, refreshments and lunch. Booking has closed.
Price not confirmed
Saintfield · Saintfield Sports Club, Comber Street, Saintfield
Road Race organised by Saintfield Striders in Saintfield. Online entry deadline: Sunday 11th October 2026 at 12:00. Published meeting-location reference: ///pasta.defrost.mainly.
£17–£24
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Belfast · Mary Peters Track, Old Coach Road, BT9 5PR
A 5K and 10K starting and finishing on the Mary Peters Track, with forest paths, country roads and a stretch beside the Lagan. The 5K starts at 10:15 and the 10K at 11:15.
From £33
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Markethill · Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co. Armagh, BT60 1UG
Road and forest-track running through Gosford Forest Park and past Gosford Castle. The 10K starts at 11:00, with the 5K shortly afterwards.
From £33
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Belfast · Coop coffee in Ormeau park, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG
An organised 5km event in Ormeau Park. Registration is scheduled to open on 1 November 2026 at 10:00.
£33.22
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Newcastle · Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, Co. Down
Run through Tollymore Forest Park beside the Shimna River, on tarmac and uneven forest paths. The 10K starts at 11:00, with the 5K shortly afterwards.
From £33
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Loughgall · Loughgall Country Park, 11–14 Main Street, BT61 8HZ
A winter race through Loughgall Country Park, passing the lake and golf course on tarmac and gravel paths. The 10K starts at 11:00, with the 5K shortly afterwards.
From £31
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Antrim · Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, BT41 4LH
Run through Antrim Castle Gardens, with the 10K extending towards Shanes Castle and views of Lough Neagh. The 10K starts at 11:00, with the 5K shortly afterwards.
From £31
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Castlewellan · Castlewellan Forest Park, Main Street, BT31 9BU
The final event in the Run Forest Run winter series, with 5K and 10K routes through Castlewellan Forest Park. The 10K starts at 11:00, with the 5K shortly afterwards.
From £31
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Omagh · Omagh Leisure Complex, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh, BT79 7EG
Road Race organised by Omagh Harriers A.C. in Omagh. Online entry deadline: Sunday 28th March 2027. Published meeting-location reference: ///foot.scuba.counts.
£12–£37
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Maguiresbridge
Maguiresbridge 5 Mile & 5km 2027 takes place in Maguiresbridge on 14 May 2027. Check the organiser’s page for the route, start arrangements and eligibility.
Price not confirmed
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