Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A four night trail running series in Longford on 5, 12, 19 and 26 August 2026, starting with the Royal Canal 5k; series entries include a medal and t-shirt.

The BHAA BMS 5K Trail Race will take place in Townparks on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Two uphill mountain races in Barravore, Wicklow: a long 6.2 km (755 m climb) and a short 4 km (490 m climb); capped at 50 entries.

A three day mountain crossing across the Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains with options to complete one or two days.

A marked mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow with about 21.7 km and 1,080 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, it awards 1 ITRA point and includes mandatory Level B kit requirements.

A 7 km mud and obstacle run in the Connemara bog and along Killary Fjord on 08.08.2026, featuring mud pits, gorges, waterfalls and hilly terrain.

A new 10 km trail race in County Wicklow with 500 m of climb and a route still to be confirmed. The event is part of the Leinster Weekend, requires Level B kit, and does not allow GPS devices.

Spartan Sprint in Limerick is a 5 km obstacle course with 20 obstacles at Limerick Racecourse on 9 August 2026, with capped entries and a starting price of €90.

A charity 5 km run at Oldbridge House in Co. Meath on 9 August 2026 raising funds for the Clogherhead Lifeboat along the River Boyne.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea covering 6.50 km with 340 m climb plus a ~4 km junior option, Level B mandatory kit and prizegiving at the carpark.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A mountain running event at Knockma car park in County Galway with a 9.6 km main course, a 4.0 km short course and mandatory Level B kit.

A four day event on Inishowen offering full and half marathon options across separate coastal routes covering 105 miles along the Wild Atlantic Way.

A fully waymarked 7.70 km low carbon mountain event in Ticknock with about 330 m climb, singletrack terrain and a 4.00 km junior course; public transport is recommended.

Trail races on 15 August 2026 at Laragh GAA, Knockfin, featuring 20k, 10k and junior 3k courses through Derrybawn Ridge and Woods.

A Southeast League mountain race in County Carlow on 16 August 2026, featuring a 9 km main course with about 500 m climb and a 5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and registration is at the Deerpark carpark.

Trail race at Mount Melleray in County Waterford on Sunday 16 August 2026. The course is about 8.00 km with 250 m of climb; only major junctions are marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

An 8 km mountain fundraiser at Lough Tay with a 5 km short course, fully marked routes, Level B mandatory kit, and entry fees of €7/€5.

A 15 kilometre road and hill race from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring steep climbs and mixed terrain in August.

An open mountain race in County Tipperary to the top of Galtymore and back over Cush and Galtybeg. The full course is 13 km with 1300 m ascent, route unmarked and Level C mandatory kit required.