Trail Running calendar near Howth 2026-2027

Art's Loop is a 10 km mountain running event in County Wicklow on 1 August 2026 with 680 m of ascent, a 50-runner limit, and a Level B mandatory kit list including a waterproof jacket and whistle.

Mountain runs around the Little Sugar Loaf from Belmont Demesne offer an 8.5 km long course with a rocky summit, a 5 km junior course, and a free 1 km fun run; mandatory kit and online entry rules apply for the scored races.

Lug Uphill is a 6.20 km uphill mountain race in Barravore, County Wicklow with 775 m of ascent, capped at 50 entries and requiring Level B mandatory kit. It is part of the Irish Uphill League and a trial for the Nasego Mountain Running even..

A mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow covering 21.7 km with about 1080 m of climb. The course uses the Wicklow Way with two loops over Mullins Hill and requires Level C mandatory kit.

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 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 marked trail race in Ticknock, County Dublin with a 7.7 km main route and a 4 km junior course. The course includes singletrack, forestry and a 330 m climb and requires Level A kit including a showerproof windproof jacket.

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.

Trail running event that starts and finishes on Bray Seafront and routes into the Wicklow Mountains. Distances range from 10K to 80K across coastal paths, forest trails and mountain climbs.

A three leg mountain relay across County Wicklow covering 54 km and 2,170 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and advanced mandatory kit is required.

A 54 km, 2,170 m ascent mountain relay in County Wicklow split into three solo legs on an unmarked course. Level C mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.

A night mountain running event at Lough Tay with fully marked 11 km and 5 km routes over technical terrain and notable ascent. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS devices are not permitted.

A looped 10 km trail in Howth, County Dublin, running over grassy tracks, woodland paths and sealed roads with two ascents to the Ben of Howth and views across Dublin Bay. Entry restricted to those aged 16 and above.

Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.

A marked night trail in Glendalough with a 10 km loop and an about 4.8 to 5.0 km short option, including 490 m ascent and sections of the Wicklow Way and St Kevin's Way. Level B mandatory kit and a suitable torch are required.

The Glendalough Trail Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026 supports Fighting Blindness with a competitive 15 km option or a non-competitive 8.5 km walk or jog. Entry requires a minimum donation of €100.

A trail 10 km run through the deciduous woodlands of Clara Vale, Wicklow on 07.11.2026; the final event in the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy, open to those aged 16 and above with entry fees listed.

IMRA AGM 2026 Race is set for Saturday 21 November 2026 in County Wicklow. The long course is listed as 99.00 km with 999 m climb, while route and entry details remain to be confirmed.

A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.