Trail Running calendar near Killarney 2026-2027

Experience the trails of County Cork at the Mt. Hillary mountain run. Choose between a 10 km long course or a 5 km short course featuring forest roads and paths with 320 meters of climbing.

Experience the technical trails of County Kerry with the Torc Wood mountain race. Run through scenic single tracks and forest roads with distance options of 8.9 km or 4.8 km in a fully marked off-road environment.

Experience an open mountain race through County Cork with 10.8km and 5km routes. Runners will navigate fire roads and mountain trails toward the summit cairn in this Munster Championship event.

Experience an uphill challenge on County Cork’s Clara Mountain with this 3 km mountain run. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event features 337 meters of climbing across easy terrain for a maximum of 250 participants.

Set for late April 2026, the Sliabhriadh mountain race in County Limerick offers a 15.3 km course with 549 meters of climb, plus a shorter 5 km option. The fully marked route starts near Kilfinnane and summits Slievereagh. Mandatory safety..

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.

Experience an extreme 161 km mountain ultra through County Cork starting in Castletownbere. This fully marked course features 5500 meters of climbing and a 37 hour time limit for up to 100 participants.

Experience a 70 km mountain ultra through County Cork starting and finishing in Castletownbere. This challenging route features over 2200 meters of climbing along the scenic Beara Way and Mish Kish mountain.

Experience a 23.5 km mountain run in County Cork featuring 1100 meters of climbing. This scenic route traverses the Beara Way walking trail with summits at Knockoura and Mish Kish mountains.

Glenstall Abbey is a 12 km trail run in County Limerick with 999 meters of climb, scheduled for June 2026. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket and charged phone. Entries are limited to 250 participants.

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.

Experience a unique trail run on Ireland's southernmost inhabited island in West Cork. Choose between a 10km or Half Marathon route featuring scenic hiking trails and views of the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse.

Run the Canon Sheehan Loop in Cork's Glenanaar Forest. This moderate 10.5 km mountain run features a fully marked route and a 5 km short course option. All participants must bring mandatory safety kit, with the final carry requirements set..

Experience an incredible journey across the 200km Kerry Way through ancient mountain landscapes. This qualifying event for the Western States offers multiple distances including a full peninsula loop and a night 101km challenge.

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.