Trail Running calendar near Cork 2025-2026

We have found 9 Trailruns within 80 kilometers of Cork. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Top of Coom Half is a challenging mountain running event held in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland. Covering a distance of 21.7 km with a climb of 950 meters, the race follows a horseshoe route around the hills above the upper Roughty River. The course features rough open mountain terrain and ene..

September 2025

The Kerry Way Ultra will take place in Killarney from Friday 5 September 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 60 and 193 kilometers.

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The Kilworth Backyard Ultra is an extreme endurance running event held in Kilworth Woods, County Cork. Participants run a 6.7 km loop with approximately 125 meters of elevation gain every hour, starting from the main car park. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop more than any o..

The Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon is a 21-kilometer mountain running event held in County Tipperary, Ireland. Featuring a moderate difficulty level, the course includes approximately 300 meters of ascent, with terrain ranging between 200 to 500 meters elevation. The route is fully marked and a..

The Galtee Challenge Duo Race is an extreme mountain running event held in County Tipperary, Ireland. Covering a challenging 27 km course with 1800 meters of ascent, the race requires participants to compete in pairs. The route is marked only at major junctions, and GPS navigation is permitted.Due t..

October 2025

The Canon Sheehan Loop is a 16 km mountain running event held in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. Featuring a moderate difficulty level with 550 meters of ascent, the fully marked course offers a challenging trail experience suitable for seasoned ru..

The Halloween Spooky 5km is a mountain running event held in Glensheskin Woods, Kilworth, County Cork. The race covers a 5-kilometer course with a moderate difficulty level, featuring approximately 100 meters of climb. The route is fully marked, ensuring clear navigation for participants. Runners ar..

The Halloween Half Marathon is a mountain running event held in Glensheshkin Woods, located 1 km east of Kilworth Village in County Cork, Ireland. Covering a distance of 21 kilometers with an elevation gain of 300 meters, the race is classified as moderately difficult, featuring varied terrain and a..

May 2026

The MTC MACHA is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in Ireland, starting at Killarney Court Hotel and finishing at the Cliff House Hotel in Ballybunion. It forms Day 3 of the 14-day Mount to Coast MizMal® End to End Challenge, which covers the length of Ireland. The route largely follows the..