Trail Running calendar near Tralee 2026-2027

Trail races at Glenstall Abbey, County Limerick on 21 June 2026 with 10.40 km and 5.00 km courses and 265 m climb. Entries open 15 June, fees €7 seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s; GPS is not allowed.

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 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 5 km Spartan Sprint with 20 obstacles at Limerick Racecourse on Aug 09, 2026. Places are capped and entry starts at €90, with team entry options and a listed service member discount.

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.

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-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.