Trail Running calendar near Banteer 2026-2027

Experience the trails of County Cork at the Mt. Hillary mountain run. Choose between a 10 km long course or a 5 km short course featuring forest roads and paths with 320 meters of climbing.

Experience the technical trails of County Kerry with the Torc Wood mountain race. Run through scenic single tracks and forest roads with distance options of 8.9 km or 4.8 km in a fully marked off-road environment.

Experience an extreme 66 km unmarked mountain race through the rugged terrain of County Waterford. Navigate 2800 meters of ascent starting from Mount Melleray Abbey in this self sufficient ultra running event.

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 an uphill challenge on County Cork’s Clara Mountain with this 3 km mountain run. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event features 337 meters of climbing across easy terrain for a maximum of 250 participants.

Set for late April 2026, the Sliabhriadh mountain race in County Limerick offers a 15.3 km course with 549 meters of climb, plus a shorter 5 km option. The fully marked route starts near Kilfinnane and summits Slievereagh. Mandatory safety..

Bweeng Trail Blazers 5k in Bweeng on 10 May 2026 is a 5 kilometre trail race raising funds to complete a 200 metre track. Entry categories include standard and OAP tickets and the event draws runners from across Ireland.

Experience a 70 km mountain ultra through County Cork starting and finishing in Castletownbere. This challenging route features over 2200 meters of climbing along the scenic Beara Way and Mish Kish mountain.

Experience a challenging mountain race in County Kerry featuring a 9.6 km route with 700 meters of climbing. Runners navigate rough open mountain terrain as part of the Munster Championship league.

Traverse the Galtee Mountains in this 32 km extreme mountain running event featuring 1500 meters of climbing. Participants navigate an unmarked route through iconic peaks using mandatory safety equipment and self-navigation skills.

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 trail run in County Cork offers two distances, 11.5km and 5km, through varied terrain including forest trails and mountain paths. A windproof jacket is mandatory, and an early start is available. The event is limited to 250 participant..

The Brandon Bay Run is Ireland's original all-beach running event. Participants can walk, jog, or run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon entirely on the sand of Brandon Bay. It's set against a backdrop of mountains and ocean on the Wild Atlantic W..

Experience an 8 km trail race through the landscape of County Waterford with the Mount Melleray Trail. This event features 250 meters of climbing and follows a route with marking at major junctions.

Run the Canon Sheehan Loop in Cork's Glenanaar Forest. This moderate 10.5 km mountain run features a fully marked route and a 5 km short course option. All participants must bring mandatory safety kit, with the final carry requirements set..

Experience an incredible journey across the 200km Kerry Way through ancient mountain landscapes. This qualifying event for the Western States offers multiple distances including a full peninsula loop and a night 101km challenge.

Tackle the extreme Carrauntoohil mountain run in Kerry, with over 1,100m of ascent on a 13.7km unmarked route. Mandatory advanced kit is required, and GPS is allowed. Registration opens in late August for the September event.

Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon This event takes place in the Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary. The course covers 22.5 km of trails with a total climb of 300 meters. It is categorized as a moderate difficulty race. The route is fully m..

Experience a 6.5 km trail race through the technical single tracks of Rochestown Woods in County Cork. This event offers a marked route with 200 meters of climbing for mountain running enthusiasts.

A partner-entry mountain race on the Galtee ridge covering about 25.5 km and 1,800 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and a full Level C mandatory kit list applies.