Trail Running calendar near Clifden 2026-2027

A trail run through Kylebrack Woods in County Galway. Choose from an 11.3 km main course or a 4 km short course on forest paths and fire roads. Bring a waterproof jacket and be ready for a marked, GPS-free adventure.

Mám Éan is a mountain run in County Galway featuring a technical 8.3 km course and a shorter 3.7 km option. The fully marked route offers rocky trails and requires specific mandatory kit. The event finishes with a prize-giving and refreshme..

A 50 mile run around Croagh Patrick near Louisburgh, County Mayo, with a route that includes Sheefrey Pass, Tawynard Forest and Doolough Valley. Single entry tickets are listed at €87.50 and online sales close May 10, 2026.

The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge returns for its 18th edition on 23rd May 2026. Runners can choose from full marathon, half marathon, or 10km distances through the unique rocky landscape of the Burren in County Clare. The event starts at..

A 3.8 km uphill mountain race on Croagh Patrick in Mayo, with 770 m of ascent. It is part of the Irish Uphill League and the Connaught Weekend. Mandatory safety kit is required.

Tackle the new Bangor Erris Trail in County Mayo, a challenging 34 km with 750 m of climb and limited route markings. Part of the inaugural Connaught Weekend, this wild run requires Level C kit and bans GPS.

This challenging 7.35 km mountain run on Nephin in County Mayo features 736 m of ascent on a fully marked route. Mandatory kit is required, and registration is in Lahardane village. The event includes a shorter junior course.

The Diamond Hill race in County Galway offers a scenic 7.1km mountain run with a shorter 2.9km option. It takes place in September 2026. Mandatory safety kit is required, and parking is at Connemara National Park.

The MTC ENBARR is a 36-mile ultramarathon along Ireland's MizMal route, from Ballyvaughan to Galway. It doubles as the seventh stage of a multi-day coast-to-coast challenge. Finishers earn a unique medal, and the event enforces strict cutof..

The MTC Gancanagh is a 52.4-mile ultramarathon from Clifden to Westport, following a famous cycling route. It is a cup-free race with a strict pace requirement and limited to 40 runners. Finishers earn a unique medal, and it also forms a ke..

Take on the 47-mile MTC Abhartach ultramarathon, Day 10 of the epic MTC MizMal® challenge across Ireland. The route runs from Westport to Tobercurry, with strict pacing and a limited field of 40 runners. All finishers earn a unique medal.