Trail Running calendar near Killarney 2026-2027

Glenstall Abbey in County Limerick on 21 June 2026 offers a fully marked 10.40 km trail and a 5.00 km short option with 265 m climb. GPS is not allowed and a showerproof windproof jacket is required.

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with main 11.50 km and short 5.00 km routes. The fully marked course includes river crossings and wet trail sections and requires a showerproof windproof jacket.

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 mountain half marathon in Dingle with 21 km and 1,260 m ascent along the Brandon ridge, marked only at major junctions and requiring Level C mandatory kit; registration and finish are at Paul Geaney's courtyard.

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.

Trail running on Cape Clear Island near West Cork with options for a half marathon and a 10 km. A chartered raceboat is available and the course uses island trails, requiring specific mandatory kit for varied terrain.

A marked trail event in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork on 30 August 2026 offering a 10.50 km loop with 265 m climb and a 5.00 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

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 fully waymarked 6.5 km forest course in Rochestown Woods with about 200 m of climb, technical and single-track sections. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

An endurance loop event in Waterville where competitors repeat the 43 km WTF loop every eight hours until only one completes a full loop. Entry is by application, limited to 33 participants, with a €100 fee and €5 refunded per loop.

A multi-race trail event on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry with routes that overlook the Atlantic and the Skelligs, featuring a 130 km ultra, a 2 day stage race, 43 km, 25 km and a kids run.

A new single day 38 mile ultra from Mizen Road to Glengarriff, the MTC POOKA is Day 1 of the 14 day MizMal end to end of Ireland. Entries are limited and competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 mph minimum average pace.

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.