Trail Running calendar near Portumna 2026-2027

Uphill race to the summit of Moylussa in County Clare on 29 April 2026. About 5.5 km with 485 m ascent, part of the Munster Uphill League, with required Level B kit and a torch for the descent.

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..

An uphill mountain race on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 covering 4.00 km with 576 m of climb. Mandatory Level B kit is required; entries open 25 May with a 250-person limit.

A last person standing backyard ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited, Level C mandatory kit and head-torches are required.

Tountinna is a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026 with about 500 m of ascent. It is part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League and requires Level B safety kit; GPS devices are not permitted.

Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K options; walkers and wheelchairs welcome for participants over 18, and safety rules and cut off times apply for longer distances.

An open mountain uphill race to the summit of Galty Mór on 10 June 2026, covering 6.00 km with 750 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 12 km trail event at Glenstall Abbey in County Limerick on 21 June 2026, listed with an easy terrain rating. Only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and a Level B mandatory kit list is required.

This mountain run in County Limerick offers a challenging 12 km route to the summit of Templehill and a scenic 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and it's part of the Munster Championship. Parking is available for a small..

Slieve Bawn in County Roscommon features an 8.00 km anticlockwise loop on hard packed gravel with about 250 m of climb and a 4.50 km junior out and back. Entry is limited to 250 and a Level B kit list is mandatory.

Mountain running on Moylussa in County Clare with long and short courses and 536 m climb. The route uses single track, fire road and forest trail and only major junctions are marked.

A mountain running event at Knockma in County Galway on 12 August 2026 featuring a 9.60 km main course and a 4.00 km short course. Route fully marked, GPS not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 13 km mountain race in County Tipperary to Galtymore and back over Cush and Galtybeg, with 1300 m of climb, an unmarked route where GPS is allowed, mandatory Level C kit, and limited entry as part of Munster and Irish championships.

A long-distance run in County Laois on 12 September 2026 covering 99.00 km with 999 m of climb; only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed. Level B mandatory kit is required and random checks may be carried out.

A 22.5 km trail half marathon in County Tipperary with 563 m of ascent, fully marked route and three water stations. Registration and post race refreshments are at Aherlow Community Center.

A 44 mile single-day ultra that forms Day 5 of the MTC MizMal® end-to-end series, starting in Limerick and finishing in Miltown Malbay, County Clare. Entrants receive mapping, a tracking device and a finisher medal.

A 35.7 mile ultra from Ballyvaughan to Galway on 13 May 2027, MTC ENBARR is Day 7 of the MizMal end to end series with a 40 runner cap, mandatory kit list, real time tracking and pace cut offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum.