The Turkey Trot

DEC

26

2026

Boxing Day hill run in Bryansford, a 5 Mile event with a clockwise circuit of Slieve Meelmore and about 400 m ascent, open to hill runners aged 18 and over.

Sat 26 Dec 2026

Newcastle, Northern Ireland

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5 miles 8 kilometers

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Turkey Trot 2026

The Turkey Trot is a long-running Boxing Day hill running event held in Bryansford on 26 December 2026. The event is organised by the Belfast Association of Rockclimbers and Fellrunners (B.A.R.F.), established 1991, and is open to hill runners aged 18 years and over.

The event is listed as a 5 Mile race. The course is described as a clockwise circuit of Slieve Meelmore, about 7.5 km in length, with approximately 400 m of height gain. The route therefore involves sustained ascent and fell terrain consistent with hill running.

Information published for the event emphasises its hill-running character and the significant elevation change on the circuit. Further practical details such as entry arrangements, exact course markings, or participant facilities are not specified here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.