Trail Running calendar near Tralee 2026-2027

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with 11.5 km and 5 km options over wet mountain and forest terrain with two river crossings. Route fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and a showerproof windproof jacket must be carried.

An uphill race on Brandon following the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path to the summit cross, rising 750 m over about 4 km. Route is unmarked, GPS allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required; a 3 km short course is available for juniors.

A 21 km mountain half marathon around Mt Brandon with 1,260 m ascent, marked only at main junctions and requiring Level C kit. The course finishes at Paul Geaneys Courtyard in Dingle with food and prizes for top finishers.

An all-beach running event at Brandon Bay on 18 July 2026, featuring 5k, 10k and half marathon distances and a local festival with family events on the Wild Atlantic Way coast.

Dingle Trail is a 10 km mountain trail race in County Kerry on 19 July 2026 with about 600 m of ascent. The course has limited waymarking, GPS is allowed, and a showerproof windproof jacket is required.

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 multi-format event that runs the full 200 km Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula, with night and relay options, designated crew stops and strict qualification and mandatory-gear requirements.

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-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 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.