Trail Running calendar near County Donegal 2026-2027

A volunteer-run IMRA off-road race near Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, with a marked long course of about 7.9–8.0 km and a ~6 km short/junior option, GPS allowed and a basic waterproof jacket required.

Carnaween is a mountain running event in County Donegal with a long course of 7.80 km and 514 m of climb. The route crosses private farmland, has only major junctions marked, and requires mandatory Level B kit.

A mountain running event at Sliabh Daeane in County Sligo featuring a main 8.95 km course with 288 m climb and a short course that avoids the mountain section. Entry fees are €7 or €5 for over 65s and under 18s and Level B kit is required.

A marked 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 m of ascent, Level B mandatory kit and membership of the North West League. Registration is at the MayFly Inn and there is a 2 km walk to the start.

An elimination event at Florence Court where runners repeat a roughly 4.2 miles lap each hour, completing a lap within one hour to continue. The race proceeds hourly until a single runner completes a lap and is declared the last one standin..

An obstacle race in Derry / Londonderry on 20 and 21 June 2026 featuring a 10 km course with over 50 natural and man made obstacles, plus separate 5 km teen and 2 km mini courses for younger participants.

A mountain run on Benbulben with a 9.0 km main route and a 4.5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and runners use a shuttle from Grange to Luke's Bridge.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.

A backyard style championship at Florence Court on 8 August 2026 with repeated one hour laps on a 4.17 mile wooded loop. Runners must complete each lap within one hour and laps repeat hourly until only one runner remains.

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.

Four days of run or walk options across 105 miles of Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, with full and half marathon distances and a different route each day.

A mountain running event on Cuilcagh in County Cavan on 12 September 2026, covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb; only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A beach and dune running event at Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran on 12 September 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses. Entry fees include a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt.

A mountain running event along the Seven Sisters ridge in the Derryveagh Mountains offering 55km, 30km and 16km races. The 55km and 30km are UTMB Index races and several prize purses are awarded.

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.