This is your definitive guide to fell running in Northern Ireland. Do you like running off the beaten path or testing the real limits of your endurance? Then, mountain running could be for you!

Fell running in Northern Ireland is an exciting endurance sport which is growing every year. It caters for a wide range of participants from fit recreational runners to dedicated international athletes.

Organised events are primarily centred around official races and there are several championships and race series in Ireland. Races can vary from 3 km to 20km and are run over of a variety of terrains from rough open mountain sides to hidden forest tracks.

Fell running in Northern Ireland is a hugely rewarding sport, pushing participant's endurance to their limits. Proficiency and confidence comes with experience and the correct footwear.