Trail Running calendar near County Donegal 2026-2027

Experience a scenic loop trail beneath Benbulben mountain with coastal views over the Atlantic. Choose between 5.5 km or 4 km routes on fully marked paths through beautiful Sligo woodland.

Experience the beauty of County Sligo with a marked trail run up the iconic Knocknarea mountain. Choose between the 6.5 km main course or a 4 km short route while enjoying coastal views and mountain terrain.

A scenic 8 km mountain run in County Sligo, taking you up Union Rock for panoramic views. The route features trails, gravel paths, and a boardwalk descent. A shorter 6 km option is also available.

Tackle Carnaween in County Donegal on this 7.8 km mountain run with 514 meters of climb. The event starts and finishes at Letterbarrow Football Club, with a short course option available. Post race refreshments and prize giving are held at..

A mountain running event in Sligo's Ox Mountains on a marked 8.95 km course with 288 meters of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, with final instructions given on race day. Entry is open to all with a fee of €7.

The Carrowkeel is a 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 meters of climb. Registration and parking are at the MayFly Inn in Ballinafad, followed by a 2 km warm-up to the start. All runners must carry mandatory safety kit.

Run the slopes of Benbulben in County Sligo on a 9 km course with 400 m of climb. A mandatory kit list applies and registration is in Grange village, with a shuttle bus to the start. A 4.5 km short course is also available.

Summit Mullaghcarn, the southern peak of the Sperrins, on this 12km mountain run with 500m of ascent. Tackle boggy descents where trail shoes are advised on a fully marked course. The event is part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA..

Tackle two scenic climbs of Knocknarea in this 6.5 km mountain race in Sligo. The fully marked route offers views over Strandhill and features a shorter 4 km junior option. Mandatory kit is required, with registration opening in August 2026..

Experience the Wild Atlantic Way during this unique four day event featuring half or full marathons. Run or walk through the rugged coastal beauty of Inishowen with a different scenic route every day.

Run the sands and dunes of Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran this September. Choose between a scenic 5K beach race or a more demanding 10K beach and dune challenge. Your entry pack is posted to you.

Experience mountain running at its purest in the wild Derryveagh Mountains of Donegal. This premier event features technical ridges and steep climbs across three distances including two UTMB Index races.

The MTC Balor is a 47-mile ultra marathon from Tobercurry to Bundoran in Ireland. It's a challenging point-to-point race with strict pace requirements and limited entry. Finishers earn a unique medal on this Day 11 stage of the epic MizMal®..

The MTC Bodach is a 38-mile ultra marathon across Ireland's coastal route, from the Villa Rose Hotel to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. It's the final day of the epic 14-day MTC MizMal® challenge. Entrants receive a unique medal, with strict p..