Trail Running calendar near Carrauntoohil 2026-2027

Tackle the forest trails of Mt. Hillary in Cork, with a 10km or 5km marked course. The route features muddy paths and steep sections. Registration is at the Glen Theatre, with a short walk to the start line.

Torc Wood in County Kerry features a challenging 8.8 km mountain run with 285m of ascent, plus a 4 km short course. The fully marked route mixes forest roads with technical single tracks. Kit requirements are strictly enforced due to the va..

A mountain race in Cork with two fully marked routes: a challenging 10.8 km long course and a 5 km short option. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with the route featuring open mountain terrain and several wire step-overs. The event..

Tackle the 337m ascent over 3km on Claragh Mountain in Cork this April. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event requires specific mandatory kit. Registration opens in mid April.

Run rugged coastal trails on the Iveragh Peninsula with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the Skelligs. Choose from a two day 130 km ultra, 43 km and 25 km races plus a kids run on May 2 to 3 2026.

Bweeng Trail Blazers 5k in Bweeng on 10 May 2026 is a 5 kilometre trail race raising funds to complete a 200 metre track. Entry categories include standard and OAP tickets and the event draws runners from across Ireland.

The Beara Way Ultra is a 161 km mountain run with 5500 m of ascent on the Beara Peninsula. It features manned aid stations, drop bags, and a 37-hour limit. Comprehensive mandatory kit is required for this extreme-distance event.

A mountain half-marathon on the Beara Way in Cork. The 23.5 km route offers open mountain terrain and coastal views. Runners must carry mandatory kit and water for the challenging course.

This trail run in County Cork offers two distances, 11.5km and 5km, through varied terrain including forest trails and mountain paths. A windproof jacket is mandatory, and an early start is available. The event is limited to 250 participant..

A vertical mountain run on Brandon, ascending 750 meters over 3.9km via the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path, finishing at the summit cross. This unmarked route requires full advanced mandatory kit. Part of the Irish Uphill League.

This extreme 21 km mountain half marathon in Kerry ascends 1260 meters over Mount Brandon and other peaks. The route is marked at major junctions, finishing at a Dingle pub with food for all. Full mandatory mountain running kit is required.

The Brandon Bay Run is Ireland's original all-beach running event. Participants can walk, jog, or run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon entirely on the sand of Brandon Bay. It's set against a backdrop of mountains and ocean on the Wild Atlantic W..

A 10 km mountain trail race in County Kerry with 600 m of climb. The moderate terrain course is marked at major junctions. Registration opens in July 2026.

Run a Half Marathon or 10km on Ireland's southernmost inhabited island. The trail courses on Cape Clear Island offer spectacular coastal views. Entry options include a ferry ride from Baltimore harbour.

A 200 km ultramarathon around the Iveragh Peninsula following the Kerry Way, based at Killarney Racecourse. Entry requires recent long-distance qualifications; the race uses mandatory gear checks, GPS trackers, a bag-drop system and designa..

Tackle the extreme Carrauntoohil mountain run in Kerry, with over 1,100m of ascent on a 13.7km unmarked route. Mandatory advanced kit is required, and GPS is allowed. Registration opens in late August for the September event.

MTC POOKA is a single day *38 mile* ultramarathon from Mizen Road, Cloghane Goleen to Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff. It is Day 1 of the fourteen day MTC MizMal end to end challenge and uses cutoffs based on a 4 mph minimum.

The MTC Macha is a point-to-point ultramarathon covering 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion. As day three of the epic MizMal® crossing of Ireland, it's a demanding challenge with a strict 4 mph minimum pace. All finishers earn a unique..