Trail Running calendar near Spunkane 2026-2027

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.

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.

Experience a challenging mountain race in County Kerry featuring a 9.6 km route with 700 meters of climbing. Runners navigate rough open mountain terrain as part of the Munster Championship league.

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.

A 200 km ultraaround the Iveragh Peninsula with registration at Killarney Racecourse, limited entries and mandatory safety gear. The route includes designated crew stops and requires prior endurance qualifications.

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.

The MTC Pooka is a 38-mile ultramarathon from Mizen Road to Glengarriff, following Ireland's MizMal route. It is also the first day of the two-week Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. The race has strict pace requirements and offers a besp..

Experience an epic 47 mile ultra marathon from Killarney to Ballybunion. This coastal Irish challenge features a supported route with tracking and bespoke medals for all finishers.