Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

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 a scenic 8 km run or walk through the beautiful Tourmakeady woods. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race refreshments and prize presentations for participants of all ages.

An uphill mountain race in County Cork over 3.00 km with 337 m of ascent, finishing at Claragh summit. Part of the Munster Uphill League, it requires Level A kit including a showerproof jacket and a torch.

A solo mountain race of 42.7 km and 1,783 m ascent around high lakes in Wicklow. The unmarked route requires navigation skills and Level C mandatory kit; entry is limited and time bonuses determine chasing starts.

A fully marked mountain run in County Waterford on 19 April 2026 offering a 15.60 km main course with 450 m climb and a 5.00 km short course, varied terrain and Level B mandatory kit; limited to 250 entries.

Trail run beneath Benbulben in County Sligo with a marked **5.5 km** loop and a **4.0 km** short course, organised by volunteers. Mandatory rainproof jacket and no GPS devices.

A fully marked mountain run on Bray Head in County Wicklow with a 7.66 km main route (342 m climb) and a 4.00 km junior course; varied terrain, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, entry limited to 250.

A trail event in County Galway with an 11.30 km main course and a 4.00 km junior short course on forest trails and fire road. The route is fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level A basic kit is required.

Experience an endurance trail challenge in the scenic Avondale Forest Park. Choose between 50 km and 100 km solo distances or join a 100 km team relay on a supported 3.2 km forest loop.

A marked 6.5 km trail loop in Dysart Woods County Laois on 25 April 2026 with about 250 m ascent and technical descents. A separate junior out and back of about 3 km requires under 10s to be accompanied by a guardian.

Sliabhriadh is a mountain race near Kilfinnane, County Limerick, with a 15.3 km main route (549 m climb) and a 5 km juniors course. The route is fully marked, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A fully marked 21.5 km mountain loop in County Wicklow with about 750 m of ascent. The course goes over Trooperstown Hill and through Clara Vale, includes a water station near 16 km, and requires Level B mandatory kit.

A 4.50 km uphill race to the summit of Moylussa in Ballycuggaran, Co. Clare, with 454 m of ascent. Part of the Munster Uphill League, the event has limited route marking, a Level B mandatory kit list, and a 250 runner limit.

Tibradden in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features fully marked mountain running routes of 9.90 km and 4.50 km with 365 m climb on the main course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A women's mountain running event at Knocknarea in County Sligo on 30 April 2026, with a 6.5 km main course (340 m ascent) and a 4 km short course. The fully marked route requires Level B mandatory kit and uses the main tourist carpark as th..

Run rugged coastal trails on the Iveragh Peninsula with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the Skelligs. Choose from a two day 130 km ultra, 43 km and 25 km races plus a kids run on May 2 to 3 2026.

The Dargle Four Peaks is a self-navigation mountain race across four summits in Wicklow. Runners choose their own route between Djouce, War Hill, Tonduff, and Maulin over 15 km. Mandatory safety kit is required due to the open mountain terr..

A mountain running event in County Wicklow with marked long and short courses, about 450 m climbing on the long route. Level B mandatory kit is required and parking is provided at Cooley Farm with proceeds to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Tory Hill in County Kilkenny features a fully marked mountain course of 7.8 km with 350 m ascent and a 5 km junior short course; GPS is allowed and a showerproof windproof jacket is mandatory. Entry is limited to 250.