Trail Running calendar near Kilcock 2026-2027

A team relay along the Wicklow Way covering 104 km on 16 May 2026 with eight stages and teams of two to eight runners. The event follows strict kit and route rules and raises funds for IMRA junior international teams.

Trail race in Ardgillan Demesne, County Dublin with a 9.5 km main course and a 5 km junior course. The fully marked route includes rolling hills, a beach section and coastal views.

A marked 21.5 km mountain loop in County Louth with 790 m of ascent, following forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and open mountain sections. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A community fundraiser at Slane Castle on 24 May 2026 featuring a 5 km route through the estate and a forest trail by the River Boyne. Early bird prices apply and on-site parking is available.

A marked mountain race around the Great Sugarloaf in Wicklow with technical trails, steep climbs, and three options: a 9 km circuit, a 4.5 km out and back, and a free 1 km challenge on the grassy slope.

A marked mountain race in County Wicklow with an 8.6 km main course (400 m climb) and a 5.0 km short course, Level B mandatory kit, and a ridge route that includes a steep ascent and long descent past Brusher Gap Hut.

A 5K trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 featuring a fast two lap grass course, BHAA prizes, and member and non-member entry fees; numbers collected at the Civil Service Clubhouse.

Keadeen is an IMRA mountain race in County Wicklow with a main ridge route of 10 km and about 385 m climb plus a short course of c. 4.2 km. The route starts and finishes near the Keadeen trail head and may include boggy ground.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

Ballinastoe is a mountain running event in Ballinastoe Wood, Co. Wicklow, featuring an 11 km course with 504 m climb and a 4.7 km junior short course to the boardwalk. Route is fully marked and Level B kit is mandatory.

A two race 4 mile series organised by Clane AC with a trail race in Donadea Forest on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Trail shoes are recommended and there is a shorter under 16 event.

An 80 km mountain run around Glendalough Valley on St Kevin's Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way. The continuous three loop course has about 3,000 m of climb and a 12 hour completion limit.

A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford of about 16.7 km with roughly 1,000 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires mandatory Level C kit; a free coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.

Trail races around Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with multiple route options from 200 m to 8 km. Registration at The Lakehouse, Splash Valley; basic mandatory kit is required.

An out and back summit race in County Wicklow on 1 July 2026, the main course is about 9.45 km with 392 m climb and only major junctions marked. Level B kit is mandatory and GPS is permitted.

Trail event from Djouce Woods in County Wicklow offering a long 12.20 km route with 633 m climb and a junior 4.65 km course. Route fully marked, GPS allowed, Level B mandatory kit and limited parking.

A traditional up and down mountain race in County Wicklow on 11 July 2026 offering a 10.50 km route with 700 m climb and a 4.00 km short course; the route is unmarked and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

An evening mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked routes of about 11.5 km, 5 km and a 2.2 km forest loop, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking with carpooling required.

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A 127 km ultra along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, a 21-hour limit and mandatory Level C kit. Drop bags, support-runner rules and five ITRA points for finishers apply.