Trail Running calendar near Blanchardstown 2026-2027

Trail running at Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow with **8.15 km** and **4.88 km** options, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking at the Outdoor Living car park.

A 10 km unmarked mountain loop in County Wicklow with 680 m ascent, mandatory Level C kit and checkpoints on three summits as part of the Leinster Championship.

A route-led ultra on 1 to 2 August 2026 tracing the Famine Way in reverse from Dublin to Strokestown with 105 mile and 50 mile options along the Royal Canal.

Two uphill mountain races in Barravore, Wicklow: a long 6.2 km (755 m climb) and a short 4 km (490 m climb); capped at 50 entries.

A marked mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow with about 21.7 km and 1,080 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, it awards 1 ITRA point and includes mandatory Level B kit requirements.

A new 10 km trail race in County Wicklow with 500 m of climb and a route still to be confirmed. The event is part of the Leinster Weekend, requires Level B kit, and does not allow GPS devices.

A charity 5 km run at Oldbridge House in Co. Meath on 9 August 2026 raising funds for the Clogherhead Lifeboat along the River Boyne.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A fully waymarked 7.70 km low carbon mountain event in Ticknock with about 330 m climb, singletrack terrain and a 4.00 km junior course; public transport is recommended.

Trail races on 15 August 2026 at Laragh GAA, Knockfin, featuring 20k, 10k and junior 3k courses through Derrybawn Ridge and Woods.

An 8 km mountain fundraiser at Lough Tay with a 5 km short course, fully marked routes, Level B mandatory kit, and entry fees of €7/€5.

Mountain running at Belmont Demesne in Wicklow with marked long and short trail courses, a 1 km fun run, mandatory kit requirements and a €3 car park charge.

Portmarnock Beach 5K, the Ice Cream Race, includes a kids dash, a juvenile 2 km and a senior 5 km on the beach with prizes and on-site facilities.

A two-date 4-mile series in Co. Kildare with a trail event at Donadea Forest Park and a road race in Clane, permit approved and linked to an Athletics Ireland fundraiser.

A family 7KM obstacle course at Killruddery Estate on 5 Sept 2026 with 80 plus obstacles, water features and an eight lane Land Slide for children aged 10 plus with an adult.

A community led trail running festival in Fauna Forest, Donard offering 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon routes with marked courses, aid stations and post race refreshments.

A 16.4 km mountain circuit in Wicklow with about 1000 m ascent, unmarked route and GPS allowed. Level C mandatory kit is required and the event forms part of the Leinster Championship.

A 10 km charity trail run around Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum with run and walk options, marshals, on course water and a post race prizegiving; entry €35.

A 12-hour last-person-standing obstacle endurance event at Killruddery Estate featuring repeated 5 km laps each hour and a finisher’s medal only for those still standing.

EcoTrail Wicklow on 26 September 2026 offers trail races from 10KM to 80KM around Bray seafront and the Wicklow Mountains as part of the EcoTrail series.