Trail Running calendar near Knocknagroagh 2026-2027

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.

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.

Mám Éan is an IMRA mountain running event in County Galway on 16 May 2026 offering an 8.30 km main course with 350 m climb and a 3.70 km junior route. The technical, fully marked course requires mandatory Level B kit.

The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge returns for its 18th edition on 23rd May 2026. Runners can choose from full marathon, half marathon, or 10km distances through the unique rocky landscape of the Burren in County Clare. The event starts at..

A last person standing Backyard Ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners complete a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Head torches are mandatory and mandatory Level C kit is required; entry is limited with an entry fee of €50.

Experience a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary featuring a 500 meter climb. This event follows a marked trail through Munster as part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League.

Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K options; walkers and wheelchairs welcome for participants over 18, and safety rules and cut off times apply for longer distances.

A new 34.00 km mountain loop on the Bangor Erris Trail in County Mayo with 750 m of ascent, only major junctions marked and a Level C mandatory kit list. Camping at Connemara Caravan and Camping Park is available for the Connacht Weekend.

Glenstall Abbey is a 12 km trail run in County Limerick with 999 meters of climb, scheduled for June 2026. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket and charged phone. Entries are limited to 250 participants.

This mountain run in County Limerick offers a challenging 12 km route to the summit of Templehill and a scenic 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and it's part of the Munster Championship. Parking is available for a small..

Moylussa is a mountain running event in County Clare with a long 10.7 km course rising 536 m and a 4.4 km junior short course, held on 26 July 2026. Entry is limited and basic mandatory kit is required.

Knock Ma in County Galway offers a fully marked mountain course with a 9.6 km main route and a 4 km short option, has a 359 m climb on the main route, and limits entries to 250 with mandatory safety kit and no GPS allowed.

A mountain running event in County Galway on 22 August 2026 with a 7.10 km route (440 m climb) and a 2.90 km short course. Route is fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 44 mile single-day ultra that forms Day 5 of the MTC MizMal® end-to-end series, starting in Limerick and finishing in Miltown Malbay, County Clare. Entrants receive mapping, a tracking device and a finisher medal.

A 35.7 mile ultra from Ballyvaughan to Galway on 13 May 2027, MTC ENBARR is Day 7 of the MizMal end to end series with a 40 runner cap, mandatory kit list, real time tracking and pace cut offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum.

A 52 mile point to point ultra from Clifden to Westport, run as Day 9 of the MizMal Ireland series. Entrants are limited to 40, cutoffs use a 4.0 mph minimum, mapping and tracking are provided to competitors.