Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 53 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Ireland below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near , , , , or .
November 2026
A road race and a juvenile cross country event titled Patrick O'Dea take place in Lissycasey, Co. Clare on 08 November 2026 with permit cert. 26/550.
A cross country event under Connaught Athletics listed on Pop Up Races, scheduled for 08-11-2026.
A 32.5 km mountain run along the Western Way from Mám to Líonán with 1,090 m ascent, an out and back to Binn Chuiní, and mandatory Level C kit requirements.
A fundraising trail race for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue with 13 km and 26 km routes in the Dublin Mountains, held at Glencullen Adventure Park on 14 November 2026.
Masters cross-country in Abbotstown on 14 November 2026 with team and open races, ticketed bus travel, banquet and t-shirt options.
Provincial cross-country championships for Intermediate and Juvenile B athletes, scheduled in Clarecastle on 15 November 2026 and organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
Mountain races in County Carlow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, and prizes at the AGM hotel.
National Senior & Even XC set for 22 November 2026 in Dublin, with distances and exact venue to be confirmed.
Regional Masters and juvenile interclub cross country relays scheduled for 29 November 2026 in Dungarvan, County Waterford, organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A festive fun run in Donadea Forest Park on 29 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and family options and entry fees directed to chosen clubs or charity.
December 2026
National novice and uneven ages cross country event in Abbotstown, Dublin on 6 December 2026 organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A community focused road event in Ballina, Co. Mayo featuring a scenic 10 km through Belleek Woods and a separate 5 km fun run sharing the same finish line.
A cross country meeting at Castle Saunderson Estate on 12 December 2026 with open 5 km and 3 km races, juvenile 4x500 m relays, category prizes and team competition.
A cross country race in Everardsgrange on December 20, 2026, featuring varied terrain and bespoke medals for senior and Masters age-group finishers.
A mountain race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay with an 8.5 km main course and a 4.9 km short option, held in memory of IMRA members.
January 2027
A loop based endurance event in Waterville where runners repeat a 43 km course under strict kit and crew rules, with each loop timed to an eight hour limit.
Two limited-entry events from Dublin Castle into Wicklow: a 62 km road-and-mountain Challenge and a 25 km nighttime Pursuit, both capped at 200 entrants.
February 2027
Timed six hour lap challenge at Kippure Estate on a marked 5 km loop, where participants record as many completed laps as they choose.
A 50 kilometre ultra marathon in County Kildare on 13 February 2027, organised by Donadea Running Club and serving as the Irish 50K Championship.
