Trail Running calendar near County Donegal 2026-2027

Carrowkeel is an out and back mountain trail event in County Sligo on the Miners Way and Historical Trail, offering 10.00 km and 5.00 km courses. The route is fully waymarked and requires Level B mandatory kit.

A repeating hourly loop race at Florence Court on 20 June 2026 where runners complete a roughly 4.2 mile lap each hour and those who fail to finish within an hour are eliminated. The last runner remaining is declared the winner.

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 running race on Benbulben in County Sligo with a main 9.0 km course and a 4.5 km short course; about 400 m of ascent on the main route. Registration is at the North Sligo Sports Complex with bus transfers to Luke's Bridge.

A NIMRA medium distance fell race at Gortin Glens with a 12 km route and 500 m ascent including the summit of Mullaghcarn. Entries are online only and runner numbers are limited to 200.

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 105 miles of Inishowen coastline on the Wild Atlantic Way. Participants may run or walk full or half marathon distances across separate daily routes.

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 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.

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..

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.