Trail Running calendar near County Donegal 2026-2027

A NIMRA medium-distance mountain race from Gortin Glens to the summit of Mullaghcarn covering 12 km with 500 m ascent. Online entries only, limited to 200 places; SI electronic timing and mandatory fell-race kit are required.

A backyard ultra at Florence Court where runners complete repeated 4.17 mile laps with one hour to finish each lap. Laps repeat until only one runner remains; all finishers receive a medal and an event t shirt.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea in County Sligo on 9 August 2026, featuring a 6.5 km route with 340 m ascent and an approximate 4 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, covering 105 miles of coastline. Separate routes run each day and participants can choose full or half marathon distances over one to four days.

A 15 kilometre multi-terrain run from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring a six kilometre hill section with a 700 foot climb. The 2026 race is set for Saturday 22 August and is now full.

A beach and sand dune running event in Bundoran on 12 September 2026 offering 5K and 10K routes. Entry includes a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt; fees are €25 and €30.

Seven Sisters Skyline The Seven Sisters Skyline is a mountain running event set in the Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal, Ireland. It is described as the largest event of its kind in Ireland, with a capacity of 500 runners. The route f..

Cuilcagh in County Cavan is an 11.90 km mountain race on 26 September 2026 with 870 m of climb, a 250 person limit and mandatory Level B kit; only major junctions are marked and GPS devices are not permitted.

A new 47 miles single-day ultra following the MizMal® route from Tobercurry to Bundoran, forming Day 11 of the Ireland end-to-end series. Places are limited, tracking with SOS is provided and finishers receive a bespoke Balor medal.

A point to point ultra of about 37.4 miles on the MizMal route from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as day 13 of the 14-day MizMal series. Entry is capped, mandatory kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace are enforced.