Trail Running calendar near Dingle 2026-2027

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..

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.

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.

Brandon Vertical in County Kerry on Friday 17 July 2026 is a short but brutal 3.9 km climb with 750 m ascent to a summit cross, part of the Irish Uphill League. Expect steep terrain, some scrambling and strict advanced kit rules.

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.

An all-beach running event on the golden sands around Brandon Bay in County Kerry on 18 July 2026. Distances include 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon and the event is part of a local festival with family activities.

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.

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.

A 47 mile ultramarathon from Killarney to Ballybunion that serves as Day 3 of the MizMal end to end of Ireland. Entrants are limited, must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4 mph minimum average; finishers receive a bespoke medal.