Trail Running calendar near Cape Clear Island 2026-2027

Torc Wood in County Kerry features a challenging 8.8 km mountain run with 285m of ascent, plus a 4 km short course. The fully marked route mixes forest roads with technical single tracks. Kit requirements are strictly enforced due to the va..

A mountain race in Cork with two fully marked routes: a challenging 10.8 km long course and a 5 km short option. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with the route featuring open mountain terrain and several wire step-overs. The event..

Tackle the 337m ascent over 3km on Claragh Mountain in Cork this April. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event requires specific mandatory kit. Registration opens in mid April.

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 Beara Way Ultra is a 161 km mountain run with 5500 m of ascent on the Beara Peninsula. It features manned aid stations, drop bags, and a 37-hour limit. Comprehensive mandatory kit is required for this extreme-distance event.

A mountain half-marathon on the Beara Way in Cork. The 23.5 km route offers open mountain terrain and coastal views. Runners must carry mandatory kit and water for the challenging course.

Run a Half Marathon or 10km on Ireland's southernmost inhabited island. The trail courses on Cape Clear Island offer spectacular coastal views. Entry options include a ferry ride from Baltimore harbour.

A 200 km ultramarathon around the Iveragh Peninsula following the Kerry Way, based at Killarney Racecourse. Entry requires recent long-distance qualifications; the race uses mandatory gear checks, GPS trackers, a bag-drop system and designa..

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.

MTC POOKA is a single day *38 mile* ultramarathon from Mizen Road, Cloghane Goleen to Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff. It is Day 1 of the fourteen day MTC MizMal end to end challenge and uses cutoffs based on a 4 mph minimum.

The MTC Macha is a point-to-point ultramarathon covering 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion. As day three of the epic MizMal® crossing of Ireland, it's a demanding challenge with a strict 4 mph minimum pace. All finishers earn a unique..