Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 95 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Ireland below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van , , , , or .
A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required; places are limited and currently full.
A week-long, all-inclusive running and hiking trip in Ireland from June 6 to 13, 2026, featuring a 50K race and local activities like whiskey tastings and sheepdog demonstrations. Lodging, most meals, and in-country transport are included w..
Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km options, official cut-off times, wheelchair access guidance and rules on equipment and spectator areas.
An obstacle course adventure at Killruddery Estate on 6 June 2026 offering 8 km or 13 km routes across rivers, bogs and hills. Water obstacles require buoyancy aids and the minimum age is 16.
A **5K** two-lap grass trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 with BHAA team and individual prizes, modest entry fees, numbers collected in the Civil Service Clubhouse, and post-race refreshments served outside.
A mountain uphill race to the summit of Galty Mór covering 6.00 km with 750 m ascent on unmarked rugged terrain. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.
A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.
Mweelrea in County Mayo is a mountain race starting and finishing at Silverstrand car park, covering 10.70 km with 766 m ascent. The course is mostly unmarked except for a flagged 1 km to the summit and Level C kit is mandatory.
A two-race 4 Mile Series in County Kildare featuring a trail run in Donadea Forest and a road race in Clane. Events are open to walkers and runners and include prizes for first men and women and for first Clane AC members.
A marked 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 m of ascent, Level B mandatory kit and membership of the North West League. Registration is at the MayFly Inn and there is a 2 km walk to the start.
An 80 km mountain trail run around Glendalough Valley with about 3,000 m of climb, run as three out and back loops on St Kevin’s Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way. Level C mandatory kit and IMRA membership are required.
A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford of about 16.7 km with roughly 1,000 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires mandatory Level C kit; a free coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.