Trail Running calendar near Kilkenny 2026-2027

Point-to-point trail races at Glenbarrow include a 7.7 km long course with 220 m ascent, shorter junior routes, fully waymarked through Coillte forest and waterfalls.

The BHAA BMS 5K Trail Race will take place in Townparks on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Two uphill mountain races in Barravore, Wicklow: a long 6.2 km (755 m climb) and a short 4 km (490 m climb); capped at 50 entries.

A three-day, self-navigation hillwalking challenge across the Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains in August 2026, with single, double or treble options and a cumulative route of about 92 km and 4,200 m ascent.

A marked mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow with about 21.7 km and 1,080 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, it awards 1 ITRA point and includes mandatory Level B kit requirements.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A Southeast League mountain race in County Carlow on 16 August 2026, featuring a 9 km main course with about 500 m climb and a 5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and registration is at the Deerpark carpark.

Trail race at Mount Melleray in County Waterford on Sunday 16 August 2026. The course is about 8.00 km with 250 m of climb; only major junctions are marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

An open mountain race in County Tipperary to the top of Galtymore and back over Cush and Galtybeg. The full course is 13 km with 1300 m ascent, route unmarked and Level C mandatory kit required.

Cush Galtees is a 4.5 km mountain run in County Tipperary with 400 m ascent, a fully marked out-and-back route and mandatory Level B kit.

A 14.30 km mountain running event in County Wexford with about 1000 m of climb. The unmarked route visits Slievebawn, Carrigoulahan and Blackstairs Mountain and requires Level B mandatory kit.

A mountain trail event at Crotty's Lake in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 12 September 2026, with a 7 km main course and a 5 km short or junior route. The route is fully marked and a waterproof jacket is mandatory.

A map and compass navigational event in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 13 September 2026, with long and short unmarked mountain courses. Mandatory Level C kit is required and GPS navigation is not allowed for competitive results.

A trail running festival in Fauna Forest, Donard, Co. Wicklow on 13 September 2026 offering 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon routes with marked courses, checkpoints and on-site refreshments.

A 16.4 km mountain circuit in Wicklow with about 1000 m ascent, unmarked route and GPS allowed. Level C mandatory kit is required and the event forms part of the Leinster Championship.

A 10 km charity trail run around Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum with run and walk options, marshals, on course water and a post race prizegiving; entry €35.

A marked 22.50 km trail race in Lisvernane, Co. Tipperary on 26 September 2026 featuring 563 m of climb, mandatory Level B kit, three water stations and registration at Aherlow Community Center.

A three leg mountain relay across County Wicklow covering 49 km and 2,170 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS devices are not allowed and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

Solo mountain running across three relay legs in County Wicklow, covering 49.0 km and 2,170 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires Level C mandatory kit with checkpoints and cutoffs in place.

A partnered mountain race in County Tipperary covering 25.5 km with about 1800 m ascent, run on an unmarked route. Level C mandatory kit is required and teams must navigate to a sequence of control points starting and finishing at King's Ya..