Trail Running calendar near Laois 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of County Wicklow with a mountain run featuring technical descents and scenic summits. Choose between two challenging distances on a fully marked route that serves as a European championship trial.

Experience a flat and fast 10 mile road race starting at the Horse and Jockey Hotel in County Tipperary. Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the newly opened Littleton Labyrinth and local bog landscapes.

Experience a scenic run through Emo village and the grounds of Emo Court this Good Friday. Choose between 5km and 10km routes with a special team cup and commemorative shirts for early entrants.

Experience a challenging mountain run on Annagh Hill with a choice of 10.7 km or 4.8 km routes. Navigate tough terrain and ridgeline trails in County Wexford followed by pizza at The Gap Pub.

Experience a diverse mountain run through the scenic landscapes of Waterford featuring lakes, forests, and open trails. Choose between two distances on a fully marked route that captures the natural beauty of the Glasha River.

Experience an endurance trail challenge in the scenic Avondale Forest Park. Choose between 50 km and 100 km solo distances or join a 100 km team relay on a supported 3.2 km forest loop.

Experience a spectacular trail race through native woodlands at Dysart Woods. This event features a marked 6.5 km loop with technical descents and scenic views of the Rock of Dunamaise for all IMRA members.

Experience a 21.5 km mountain run through the scenic landscapes of County Wicklow. This marked course features 750 meters of climbing over Trooperstown Hill and follows the Avonmore river through woodlands and nature reserves.

The Moylussa Uphill race is a 4.5 km climb in County Clare with 454 meters of ascent. It is part of the Munster Uphill League and requires specific mandatory safety gear. Entry opens in late April 2026.

Tibradden is a mountain run in Dublin with routes of 9.9 km and 4.5 km, featuring 365 m of climb. The fully marked course requires mandatory safety kit, with final checks on the day. It's part of the Leinster League.

The Dargle Four Peaks is a self-navigation mountain race across four summits in Wicklow. Runners choose their own route between Djouce, War Hill, Tonduff, and Maulin over 15 km. Mandatory safety kit is required due to the open mountain terr..

Experience mountain running in County Kilkenny with a race through woods and fire roads. This event features a marked route with multiple visits to the summit cross and options for various fitness levels.

Experience a challenging mountain run at Slievenamon in County Tipperary. Featuring various distances up to 10 km and significant climbs, this event offers a rugged trail experience through the scenic Irish landscape.

Experience a marked mountain run through the scenic landscape of County Wicklow. Participants can take on the 9.9 km main route or a 4.8 km short course starting from Laragh.

This 4-mile race starts and finishes on the track at Templemore Athletics Club, weaving through the trails of Templemore Park in between. It's a blend of track and trail running on a single loop.

Experience an uphill mountain run in County Tipperary covering 4 km and 576 meters of ascent. This event features a marked course for up to 250 participants and follows strict safety equipment standards.

Experience a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary featuring a 500 meter climb. This event follows a marked trail through Munster as part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League.

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

Traverse the Galtee Mountains in this 32 km extreme mountain running event featuring 1500 meters of climbing. Participants navigate an unmarked route through iconic peaks using mandatory safety equipment and self-navigation skills.

Experience a mountain run in County Wicklow featuring a ridge route to Carrig peak. This event offers ten kilometer and junior courses with mandatory safety kit requirements for all participants.