Trail Running calendar near Clifden 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until only one remains. Mixed trails, mandatory Level C kit and limited onsite camping support a self sufficient, last person standing format.

An uphill mountain race on Croagh Patrick on 12 June 2026 with fully marked routes and mandatory safety kit. Multiple course options include long, short and a kids challenge; a portion of entry fees supports the local stakeholders group.

A mountain running event on Mweelrea in County Mayo on 13 June 2026. The course is about 10.7 km with 766 m ascent, partly unmarked, includes a flagged summit section, and requires Level C mandatory kit.

A mountain loop from Connemara Caravan and Camping Park with sea and ridge views, long and short courses, and mandatory Level C safety kit. Parking is at Lettergesh Beach and campsites are available nearby.

Nephin is a mountain race in County Mayo with a 7.35 km route and 736 m ascent on a fully waymarked path. Level B kit is mandatory and a short junior out and back course is provided.

An obstacle race in Leenane, County Galway covering about 7 km across Connemara bog with mud pits, gorges, waterfalls, hills and sections in the waters of Killary Fjord.

Knock Ma in County Galway features a fully marked 9.60 km mountain course with 359 m climb and a 4.00 km short option. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

Diamond Hill in County Galway on 22 August 2026 offers a fully marked mountain route of 7.10 km and a 2.90 km short course with 440 m of climb. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 30 km section of the Western Way in County Galway on 14 November 2026, with about 710 m ascent. The fully marked route allows GPS and requires Level B mandatory kit; final carrying instructions are given at registration.

MTC ENBARR is a single day ultra of 35.7 miles from Ballyvaughan to Galway. It is Day 7 of the MizMal fourteen day end to end series, features competitor tracking and issues a finisher medal.

A single-day ultramarathon of about 52 miles from Clifden to Westport, MTC Gancanagh is Day 9 of the MizMal® series. The field is capped at 40, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut-offs apply, with organiser tracking and checkpoint support.

A single day ultra of about 47 miles along the MizMal route from Westport Woods Hotel & Spa to Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry. Entry is limited to 40 runners and cut off points use a minimum average speed of 4 mph.