Trail Running calendar near Kilcrohane 2026-2027

A small ferry based trail event on Cape Clear Island off West Cork offering a Half Marathon and a 10 km route across quiet lanes and rugged island trails. Ferry transport is included and places on the charter boats are limited.

Classic Distance for the Irish Orienteering Championships takes place on Rosskerrig, Sheep's Head Peninsula, with remapped terrain and entries managed via the Fabian4 system.

A 200 km point-to-point ultra along the Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula, with mandatory gear checks, tracked routing and designated crew stops.

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.

A loop based endurance event in Waterville where runners repeat a 43 km course under strict kit and crew rules, with each loop timed to an eight hour limit.

Multi day trail festival in South West Kerry featuring five races from short trail distances up to 130 km with ocean and Skelligs views.

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.

An all beach running event around Brandon Bay in County Kerry on 24 July 2027, offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon with coastal views.