Trail Running calendar near Marino 2026-2027

A fully marked mountain run on Bray Head in County Wicklow with a 7.66 km main route (342 m climb) and a 4.00 km junior course; varied terrain, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, entry limited to 250.

Experience an endurance trail challenge in the scenic Avondale Forest Park. Choose between 50 km and 100 km solo distances or join a 100 km team relay on a supported 3.2 km forest loop.

A fully marked 21.5 km mountain loop in County Wicklow with about 750 m of ascent. The course goes over Trooperstown Hill and through Clara Vale, includes a water station near 16 km, and requires Level B mandatory kit.

Tibradden in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features fully marked mountain running routes of 9.90 km and 4.50 km with 365 m climb on the main course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

An open mountain race in the upper Dargle Valley with free-route navigation over four peaks, covering 15 km and 800 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

A mountain running event in County Wicklow with marked long and short courses, about 450 m climbing on the long route. Level B mandatory kit is required and parking is provided at Cooley Farm with proceeds to Wicklow Cancer Support.

A continuous 170 km ultramarathon from Dublin to Belfast on 9 May 2026 with a 30 hours limit, compulsory safety kit, GPX navigation and trackers used to monitor progress and enforce three cutoffs.

Brockagh is an IMRA mountain running event in County Wicklow with a fully marked 9.90 km long course and a 4.80 km short/junior route. Mandatory Level B kit is required and entry is limited.

A team relay along the Wicklow Way covering 104 km from Kilmashogue to Shillelagh over eight stages. Teams of 2 to 8 runners compete; the event supports IMRA junior international teams and is sold out for 2026.

Ardgillan is an IMRA race at Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin. The mainly off road course of about 9 km with 190 m climb runs through parkland and a beach section, is fully marked and requires Level A kit.

Cooley Half is a marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026. The 21.5 km course climbs about 790 m and follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and a river descent.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

A circuit and summit route on the Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow with technical trails; options include a long 9.0 km with 575 m climb, a 4.5 km out-and-back, and a 1 km challenge. Route fully waymarked and mandatory kit required.

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

A 5K trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 featuring a fast two lap grass course, BHAA prizes, and member and non-member entry fees; numbers collected at the Civil Service Clubhouse.

Experience a mountain run in County Wicklow featuring a ridge route to Carrig peak. This event offers ten kilometer and junior courses with mandatory safety kit requirements for all participants.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

Experience a mountain run through Ballinastoe Wood in County Wicklow with options for an 11 km main course or a 4.7 km junior route. This fully marked event features challenging terrain and a prize giving in Roundwood.

A two race 4 mile series organised by Clane AC with a trail race in Donadea Forest on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Trail shoes are recommended and there is a shorter under 16 event.

An 80 km continuous mountain race around Glendalough Valley using St Kevin’s Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way, with about 3,000 m of ascent and a 12 hour cut off. Mandatory Level C kit and IMRA membership required.