Trail Running calendar near Rochestown 2026-2027

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with main 11.50 km and short 5.00 km routes. The fully marked course includes river crossings and wet trail sections and requires a showerproof windproof jacket.

A multi-day hillwalking challenge crossing the Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains on consecutive days. Options exist for one, two or all three days, with about 92 km and 4,200 m total ascent.

Trail race at Mount Melleray in County Waterford on Sunday 16 August 2026. The course is about 8.00 km with 250 m of climb; only major junctions are marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A marked trail event in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork on 30 August 2026 offering a 10.50 km loop with 265 m climb and a 5.00 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

A multi-format event that runs the full 200 km Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula, with night and relay options, designated crew stops and strict qualification and mandatory-gear requirements.

A mountain trail event at Crotty's Lake in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 12 September 2026, with a 7 km main course and a 5 km short or junior route. The route is fully marked and a waterproof jacket is mandatory.

A timed backyard ultra in Glensheskin Woods, County Cork, with repeated 6.7 km loops and 125 m climb per loop. The event uses a one-hour lap format, Level C mandatory kit, limited parking and on-site basic facilities.

A marked 22.50 km trail race in Lisvernane, Co. Tipperary on 26 September 2026 featuring 563 m of climb, mandatory Level B kit, three water stations and registration at Aherlow Community Center.

A partnered mountain race in County Tipperary covering 25.5 km with about 1800 m ascent, run on an unmarked route. Level C mandatory kit is required and teams must navigate to a sequence of control points starting and finishing at King's Ya..

A fully waymarked 6.5 km forest course in Rochestown Woods with about 200 m of climb, technical and single-track sections. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

A 5 km marked night trail in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, County Cork, with about 100 m of climb. GPS is not permitted and a Level B kit list is mandatory; parking is limited so organisers advise carpooling.

A night half marathon through Glensheshkin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork on 30 October 2026. The fully marked 21 km course has 475 m of climb, GPS is allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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.