There are 8 upcoming ultra races in Northern Ireland listed. Next up: EAMS: Halloween Frightener 2026 (Sunday, 1 November 2026), Castle to Castle Ultra (Saturday, 20 March 2027), ACP 100k, NIURA 50k, 100k & Relay (Sunday, 21 March 2027).
Upcoming races only, soonest first. Confirm dates and entry details with the organiser.
Newtownabbey · Loughshore Park, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PY
Six-hour coastal running challenge from Loughshore Park towards Gideons Green. Marked 10km, half-marathon and marathon options, with longer distances possible. An early 07:00 start is available for marathon runners needing longer than six hours.
£34.29
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Carrickfergus · Carrickfergus Castle
A 52.4-mile out-and-back ultra from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Castle and back, over Cavehill, Carnmoney Hill and Knockagh. Fourteen-hour cut-off. Route navigation uses the supplied GPX; there is no additional course signage.
£70
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Belfast · Victoria Park, 4 Kyle Street, Belfast, BT4 1LS
Ultra Running organised by NIURA (Northern Ireland Ultra Running Association) in Belfast. Minimum age: 18 or older. Online entry deadline: Saturday 20th February 2027. Published meeting-location reference: ///call.magma.moth.
£57.75–£78.75
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Derry/Londonderry
A 75-mile point-to-point road ultra from Derry/Londonderry to Belfast, with a 24-hour cut-off. The route uses roads and footpaths, with GPX navigation, tracking and aid stations. Exact start point is supplied by the organiser.
£99
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Ballintoy · Larrybane Quarry, Ballintoy
A 106-mile point-to-point ultra from Larrybane Quarry in Ballintoy to Gortin on 29–30 May. The route follows the Causeway Coast and Ulster Way over road, beach, forest, trail and bogland. GPS navigation and mandatory kit are required; the anticipated start is 08:00, subject to final confirmation.
£215
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Dungiven
A 37-mile ultra from Dungiven to Gortin over roads, trails, forest and bogland. The route follows the last section of the Norn Iron 100, with GPS tracking and a twelve-hour cut-off. Race registration takes place at Gortin; transport to the start is available.
£89
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Belfast · Victoria Park, Belfast
One-mile park laps for a 24-hour solo or relay race and a 100-mile race, starting at noon. The Saturday marathon starts at 15:00; 50km and 100km races start at 18:00. The weekend continues into Sunday.
£59–£98
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Belfast · Big Fish, Belfast
Cross-border ultra starting at the Big Fish in Belfast and finishing in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. The event has a thirty-hour cut-off, GPS tracking and required safety kit. Participants must be at least 18. Exact final distance and route are supplied by the organiser.
£150
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