The Giant's Causeway basalt columns at golden hour on the Northern Ireland coast
Northern Ireland Ultra Running Association

THE HOME OFULTRA RUNNINGIN NORTHERN IRELAND.

The Northern Ireland Ultra Running Association — supporting the ultra running community in Northern Ireland, Ulster and beyond. A growing directory of races and resources, all in one place.

Race directors — have a race you want us to know about?

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Out There

In the Wild

Moments from members across Northern Ireland — from the Mournes to the start line, and every quiet sunrise in between.

Silent Valley — Mourne MountainsLakeland Legend — Trail PackTide & Light — Belfast LoughPre-Dawn at the Dunes — North Coast UltraOn the Start Line — Anglo Celtic Plate 100kAnglo Celtic Plate — Team NIDawn Miles — Belfast Lough

Mourne Mountains

Silent Valley

Next on the Start Line

Upcoming Races

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Our Community

Built by Runners, for Runners.

NIURA is a home for everyone who runs long in Northern Ireland, Ulster and beyond — road, trail, mountain or track. Whether you're chasing your first ultra or your fiftieth, you'll find people here who get it.

The Database

A growing directory of ultras across the island — road, trail and everything in between. Distance, elevation, entry info, all in one place.

The Calendar

Plan your year at a glance. Find your next A-race, your tune-up, your big adventure.

The People

Race reports, shared miles and the voices behind the NI ultra running scene — runners, crews, volunteers and directors.