Trail Running calendar near Donegal 2026-2027

Trail run beneath Benbulben in County Sligo with a marked **5.5 km** loop and a **4.0 km** short course, organised by volunteers. Mandatory rainproof jacket and no GPS devices.

A women's mountain running event at Knocknarea in County Sligo on 30 April 2026, with a 6.5 km main course (340 m ascent) and a 4 km short course. The fully marked route requires Level B mandatory kit and uses the main tourist carpark as th..

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.

Test your endurance in County Donegal with a mountain run featuring 514 meters of climbing. Navigate steep summits and open terrain in this event included in the Ulster Championship and North West League.

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.

An endurance Last One Standing event at Florence Court on 20 June 2026 where runners complete repeated one hour laps of a 4.2 mile forest route until a single runner remains. Medals and an event t shirt are provided to all entrants.

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.

Experience a mountain run through the Sperrins reaching the summit of Mullaghcarn. This 12 km marked route features 500 meters of climbing and follows scenic trails starting from Gortin Glens Forest Park.

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..

A four day running event along the Wild Atlantic Way covering 105 miles of Inishowen coastline. Runners may choose full marathon or half marathon distances and can complete them over one to four days.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

Experience a unique running challenge on Tullan Strand Beach in County Donegal. Participants can choose between a 5k beach run or a 10k course that traverses both the sandy shores and local sand dunes.

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.

Experience a 47 mile ultra marathon across the Irish landscape from Tobercurry to Bundoran. This point to point challenge features scenic coastal views and follows the historic MizMal route with full GPS tracking for all participants.

Experience a 38 mile point to point ultra marathon through the scenic landscapes of County Ireland. This unique event follows the legendary MizMal route and concludes with a bespoke finishers medal.