Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Experience a 22 km out and back mountain race along the scenic Wicklow Way trail from Lough Tay to Crone Woods. This marked course features 840 meters of climb and serves as an international trial race.

Experience the trails of County Cork at the Mt. Hillary mountain run. Choose between a 10 km long course or a 5 km short course featuring forest roads and paths with 320 meters of climbing.

Experience a guided night race through the technical terrain of Maulin in County Wicklow. With loop courses of 7.4 km and 6 km, this fully marked event offers a unique opportunity for trail running after dark.

This mountain running trial in Powerscourt, Wicklow, covers 6.4 km with 690 meters of climb. It serves as the Irish team selection race for the European Off-road Championships. Entry is limited and specific mandatory kit is required.

Experience the technical trails of County Kerry with the Torc Wood mountain race. Run through scenic single tracks and forest roads with distance options of 8.9 km or 4.8 km in a fully marked off-road environment.

Experience the rugged beauty of County Wicklow with a mountain run featuring technical descents and scenic summits. Choose between two challenging distances on a fully marked route that serves as a European championship trial.

Experience an extreme 50.5 km mountain race through the scenic trails of County Wicklow. This self sufficient ultra trail features 1900 m of elevation gain and serves as a European Championship trial race.

Experience a flat and fast 10 mile road race starting at the Horse and Jockey Hotel in County Tipperary. Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the newly opened Littleton Labyrinth and local bog landscapes.

A five-week evening running league in Colligan Wood near Dungarvan. Choose from flat 2.6-mile, 4-mile, or 5-mile hilly courses. Run four nights in your chosen distance to qualify for prizes.

Experience a scenic run through Emo village and the grounds of Emo Court this Good Friday. Choose between 5km and 10km routes with a special team cup and commemorative shirts for early entrants.

Experience an extreme 66 km unmarked mountain race through the rugged terrain of County Waterford. Navigate 2800 meters of ascent starting from Mount Melleray Abbey in this self sufficient ultra running event.

Experience an extreme mountain race in Waterford featuring a 21 km route with over 1,000 meters of climbing. Runners traverse the Knockmealdown peaks and the historic famine wall before finishing at the Abbey.

Experience a challenging mountain run on Annagh Hill with a choice of 10.7 km or 4.8 km routes. Navigate tough terrain and ridgeline trails in County Wexford followed by pizza at The Gap Pub.

Experience an open mountain race through County Cork with 10.8km and 5km routes. Runners will navigate fire roads and mountain trails toward the summit cairn in this Munster Championship event.

Experience an uphill challenge on County Cork’s Clara Mountain with this 3 km mountain run. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event features 337 meters of climbing across easy terrain for a maximum of 250 participants.

Test your navigation skills in this 42.70 km open mountain race through the high lakes of Wicklow. This unmarked course features significant elevation and requires advanced mandatory safety kit for all solo participants.

Experience a diverse mountain run through the scenic landscapes of Waterford featuring lakes, forests, and open trails. Choose between two distances on a fully marked route that captures the natural beauty of the Glasha River.

Experience a scenic loop trail beneath Benbulben mountain with coastal views over the Atlantic. Choose between 5.5 km or 4 km routes on fully marked paths through beautiful Sligo woodland.

Experience a varied mountain run over the summits of Bray Head in County Wicklow. Featuring both 7.3 km and 3.5 km marked routes, this event offers a scenic climb past historic ruins and coastal landmarks.

Experience the weaving forest trails and fire roads of County Galway at Kylebrack Woods. This event features fully marked routes of 11.30 km and 4 km through scenic woodland terrain.