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Running Races in Northern Ireland, UK
Northern Ireland, UK currently has 6 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Belfast, Newcastle, Bushmills and Hillsborough.
By distance, that includes 2 10Ks, 3 half marathons and 4 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
Another 2 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 6
- Active listings
- 8
- Cities with races
- 4
Browse Northern Ireland races by distance
Upcoming races in Northern Ireland, UK
All 6 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Belfast City MarathonBelfast, Northern IrelandMarathon - soloMarathon - wheelchairMarathon - team relay
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
When races happen in Northern Ireland, UK
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 1 upcoming race
Northern Ireland cities with the most races
- Belfast
- 2 upcoming races
- Newcastle
- 2 upcoming races
- Bushmills
- 1 upcoming race
- Hillsborough
- 1 upcoming race
Browse Northern Ireland races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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SkyRun The MournesNewcastle, Northern Ireland Usually held in October · next date not announcedMourne SkyTrail™: 20K / 12.5 milesMourne Skyline™: 35K / 22 milesMourne SkyUltra®: 50K / 31 miles
Races in nearby regions
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Northern Ireland, UK: common questions
- How many races are there in Northern Ireland, UK?
- RaceRove currently lists 6 upcoming races in Northern Ireland, UK with a confirmed date, plus 2 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Northern Ireland cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Belfast (2), Newcastle (2), Bushmills (1) and Hillsborough (1).
Search every race in Northern Ireland, UK
Filter by month, course profile and field size, save races to a shortlist and compare them side by side in the interactive search.