Trail Running calendar near Kilkenny 2025-2026

Johns Hill, Killbrannish is a mountain running event held in County Carlow as part of the Southeast League. The race covers a distance of 9 kilometers with an elevation gain of 500 meters, presenting a moderate challenge over varied terrain. The course is marked only at major junctions, and GPS devi..

The Wicklow Way Race is an extreme ultra-distance running event held in County Wicklow, Ireland. Covering 127 kilometers with 3,665 meters of ascent, the race follows the scenic Wicklow Way trail from Clonegal, Carlow, through the Wicklow Hills, finishing in Marlay Park, Dublin. Participants face a..

Lough Mohra is a challenging mountain running event held in County Waterford, Ireland, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. The race covers a distance of 16 kilometers with a climb of 550 meters, featuring difficult terrain that includes trails, roads, forests, open mountains, fire r..

Church Mountain is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, held in County Wicklow. The race covers a distance of approximately 9.55 km with a climb of 545 meters, featuring a loop on open mountain and forest trails. The course is fully marked and rated as modera..

The Knockmealdowns mountain running event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in County Waterford near The Vee Gap, Clogheen. The challenging 7.6 km course features a significant climb of 899 meters, classified as difficult terrain with over 500 meters ascent. The route..

Annagh Hill is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, held in County Wexford, Ireland. The race covers a distance of 10.7 km with an ascent of 550 meters, featuring difficult terrain that demands trail shoes with good grip. The course includes a new..

The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race is an 8 km hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh in County Wicklow, Ireland. Featuring a moderate difficulty level with 250 meters of climb, the fully marked course offers a challenging yet accessible trail running experience. Organized by the Dublin Wicklow and G..

Run the Ridge is a mountain and trail running event held in the scenic Derrybawn Woods and Ridge, located in the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland. The event offers multiple race distances including a new 30k trail race featuring the famous Spinc boardwalk, a 20k trail race over Derrybawn Ridge and through..

The Nav Challenge 1 - Comeraghs is an extreme mountain running event held in County Waterford, Ireland. Covering a distance of 16 kilometers with a climb of 900 meters, the race features an unmarked route, requiring advanced navigation skills without GPS assistance. Participants must carry mandatory..

The Slieve Bloom Way Ultra is an extreme ultra running event held in County Laois, Ireland, covering approximately 72 kilometers with 2000 meters of ascent. The race follows the Slieve Bloom Way marked trails, featuring a mix of fire roads, trails, open mountain terrain, river sections, and some roa..

The Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon is a 21-kilometer mountain running event held in County Tipperary, Ireland. Featuring a moderate difficulty level, the course includes approximately 300 meters of ascent, with terrain ranging between 200 to 500 meters elevation and distances of 6 to 10 kilomet..

The Galtee Challenge Duo Race is an extreme mountain running event held in County Tipperary, Ireland. Covering a challenging 27 km course with 1800 meters of ascent, the race requires participants to compete in pairs. The route is marked only at major junctions, and GPS navigation is permitted.Due t..

The Glendalough Trail Run is a charitable running event held in Glendalough, supporting Fighting Blindness and its research into degenerative eye diseases. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, the event offers two course options: a competitive 15km run and a non-competitive 8.5km walk or jog, allowing pa..

The Powerscourt Ridge is a challenging mountain running event held in County Wicklow, Ireland, covering a distance of approximately 15.3 km with an elevation gain of 860 meters. The course includes rugged terrain and significant climbs, such as ascending Maulin peak, running down to the Dargle River..