Trail Running calendar near Cape Clear Island 2026-2027
We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 kilometers of Cape Clear Island. See below where and when you can find the races.
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A 161 km, 5,500 m ascent ultramarathon on the Beara Way with a 37-hour time limit, start and finish in Castletownbere. Fully marked route with mandatory Level C kit, four drop-bag points and staffed aid stations.
A 70 km mountain ultra around Castletownbere on the Beara Way with significant ascent, manned aid stations, and Level C mandatory kit. The route passes Eyeries and Allihies and allows one drop bag per runner.
A 23.5 km mountain half marathon in County Cork with about 1100 m ascent. The fully marked 2026 route follows the Beara Way, summits Mish Kish and Knockoura, and returns to Castletownbere.
Mangerton is a mountain running race in County Kerry on 24 May 2026. The 9.60 km course gains about 700 m on rough, unmarked terrain, requires Level C mandatory kit, and allows GPS; it is part of the Munster Championship.
June 2026
August 2026
Trail running on Cape Clear Island in West Cork on 29 August 2026, offering Half Marathon and 10 km courses with optional chartered ferry from Baltimore or independent transport options.
September 2026
Carrauntoohil is a mountain running event in County Kerry on 6 September 2026 with a 13.7 km course and 1,126 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required.
May 2027
A new single day 38 mile ultra from Mizen Road to Glengarriff, the MTC POOKA is Day 1 of the 14 day MizMal end to end of Ireland. Entries are limited and competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 mph minimum average pace.
A single day ultra of 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion, the MTC MACHA is Day 3 of the 14 day MizMal series. The field is limited, finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and mandatory kit.