Trail Running calendar near Rochestown 2026-2027

A community fun run in Farran Woods featuring a chip-timed 5k and a 2k kids run, held to raise funds for Farran National School with post-run refreshments.

A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required; places are limited and currently full.

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 mountain running event at Crotty's Lake in Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026, featuring an 8 km main course with 410 m climb and a 5 km short/junior route. Mandatory showerproof windproof jacket and no GPS allowed.

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 200 km ultra around the Iveragh Peninsula starting and finishing at Killarney Racecourse, run in two waves with different time limits. Qualification, mandatory safety gear and organised crew stops are required along the route.

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.