Trail Running calendar near County Donegal 2026-2027

A challenging 10km winter trail run in Sligo with 300m of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, and registration is at the MayFly Inn before a 2km warm-up walk to the start. Part of the North West Winter League.

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..

Four days of marathon and half marathon races in Inishowen, County Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Separate routes run each day forming a 105 mile loop, with finish catering and finisher medals.

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..