Trail Running calendar near Dingle 2026-2027

A steep uphill race in County Kerry covering 3.90 km with 750 m ascent, following a pilgrim path to the summit cross. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

A 21.00 km mountain trail race in County Kerry with 1260 m of ascent, limited course marking and mandatory Level C kit. Finishers receive a race t shirt and prizes are awarded for the top three men and women.

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 on 19 July 2026 with about 600 m of climb. The course has only major junctions marked, GPS is allowed, and a showerproof windproof jacket is required as basic kit.

A 200 km ultra around the Iveragh Peninsula starting and finishing at Killarney Racecourse, run in two waves with different time limits. Qualification, mandatory safety gear and organised crew stops are required along the route.

Carrauntoohil is a mountain running event in County Kerry on 6 September 2026 with a 13.7 km course and 1,126 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required.

A multi-day trail festival on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry offering five races, from a 130 km ultra and a two day stage race to a 25 km event and a kids run.

A single day ultra of 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion, the MTC MACHA is Day 3 of the 14 day MizMal series. The field is limited, finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and mandatory kit.