Trail Running calendar near Cape Clear Island 2026-2027

Take on Slí Chorcaí Ultra in County Cork on 7 Feb 2026, a 60.5 km route with 1,850 m climb and Extreme difficulty. Fully marked and part of the Irish Ultra Championships, it finishes at Top of the Rock campsite with hot food and showers.

The Torc Wood will take place in Killarney on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

The Mushera-Boggeraghs will take place in Coomlogane on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 11 kilometers.

Take on Clara Mountain Uphill in County Cork on 15 April 2026, a tough 3 km climb gaining 337 m. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this short mountain test rewards strength, pace and grit.

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.

Take on the Beara Way Ultra, a 161 km coastal challenge around Castletownbere with 5,500 m of ascent and a 37 hour limit. This remote, fully marked route offers rugged scenery and a limited 100 runner field for a true ultra test.

Beara Way Challenge on Saturday 16 May 2026 in County Cork offers a tough 23.5 km mountain route with 1100 m climb, sweeping sea views and technical trails from Castletownbere. Expect rugged ascents, marked route and a truly scenic challeng..

Explore Cape Clear Island on Saturday 29 August 2026, running scenic trails with views across Roaringwater Bay toward Fastnet Rock. Choose a half marathon or 10km and enjoy return ferry travel from Baltimore included with entry for a memora..

Run the stunning Kerry Way Ultra, a circuit around Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula with a full 200 km option plus 101 km, 58 km and team relay formats. Start and finish at Killarney Racecourse with crew support, trackers and a true coastal endu..

Conquer the Carrauntoohil mountain race in County Kerry, 13.7 km with 1,126 m of ascent on extreme, rugged ground. The unmarked route allows GPS, joins the Munster and Irish Championships, and requires advanced mandatory kit.

MTC POOKA is a challenging 38 mile one day ultra on 7 May 2027, kicking off the MTC MizMal fourteen day end to end of Ireland. Coastal trails, scenic climbs and a medal finish at the Eccles Hotel promise a memorable opener.

Run a scenic 47 mile one day ultramarathon from Killarney to Ballybunion as part of the MTC MizMal series. With only 40 spots, tracking and strict cut offs, this tough coastal challenge rewards finishers with a bespoke medal.