Trail Running calendar near Laois 2026-2027

A national championship 50 km ultramarathon in Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, organised by Donadea Running Club and scheduled for 14 February 2026. Late entries use offsite parking with a shuttle to the race.

The Brockagh Burst is a 6 km mountain run in Wicklow's Brockagh Woods, part of the Winter League. Runners traverse a fully marked circular route with 200 m of ascent. Mandatory kit is required, with final carrying instructions given on race..

Aherlow 50k on Saturday 7 March 2026 in County Tipperary is a 50 km Munster Ultra League test over winding forest and fire roads with about 1200 m of climb. Technical terrain and big views promise a tough but rewarding day.

Tackle the slopes of Wicklow at the Askanagap Hill mountain run. Choose between an 8.5km loop or a shorter 4.85km out-and-back course, both fully marked. Carpooling is essential due to limited parking at the scenic start line.

Aherlow Trail 11.5k in County Tipperary on Saturday 7 March 2026 is a steep, scenic challenge in the Coillte Winter Spring Trail League. Limited route marking and mandatory safety kit mean runners should come prepared for a tough trail.

Run Maulin under the stars in a 7.4 km night mountain race in Wicklow with 407 m of climb and scenic descents. The route is fully marked; a torch and standard safety kit are required, with prizegiving at the finish.

The Powerscourt Ridge is a challenging 14 km mountain run in Wicklow with 850 meters of ascent. It's a trial event for the European Off-road Running Championships. Entry is limited, and carpooling is mandatory due to parking restrictions.

Explore the scenic Littleton Labyrinth on a flat, fast 10-mile course starting from the Horse and Jockey Hotel. With a €1,500 prize pool and a free t-shirt for the first 200 entries, this road race offers a great challenge. The event is set..

The annual Emo Forest Run takes place on Good Friday with 5k and 10k options starting in the village. The first 350 entrants get a custom t-shirt, and numbers are collected on the day at the community centre.

A tough 10.7km mountain run on a new route in Wexford, featuring 550m of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, and trail shoes are essential. The event finishes at the Gap Pub with food available.

A 16 km mountain run in County Waterford with 550 m of ascent, featuring a looped route past Lough Mohra. The course includes varied terrain from forest trails to open mountain. Advanced mandatory kit is required due to the remote and techn..

Trail ultramarathon event at Avondale Forest Park on April 25 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km distances plus a 100 km team relay with 31 loops and elevation from about 780 m to 1540 m.

The Dysart Dash is a 6.5 km trail loop through the native woodlands of Co. Laois, featuring 250m of climb and scenic views. Registration is required in advance, and all runners must carry a waterproof jacket. A shorter junior route is also..

This mountain run in Wicklow offers a 21.5 km loop with 750m of climb over Trooperstown Hill and through Clara Vale. The fully-marked route includes a water station and requires mandatory safety kit. It's part of the Leinster Half-Marathon..

Tackle Moylussa Uphill in County Clare on 29 April 2026, a challenging 4.5 km climb in the Munster Uphill League. Expect a steep, scenic ascent with mandatory safety kit and minimal course markings.

Challenging Tibradden trail race in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features a scenic 9.9 km course with 365 m of climb. Part of the Leinster League, the event rewards navigation and hill legs and requires mandatory kit.

An open, self-navigated mountain race in County Wicklow visiting Djouce, War Hill, Tonduff and Maulin. About 15 km with 800 m ascent, free route choice, mandatory Level C kit and GPS navigation is not permitted.

The Tory Hill will take place in Mullinavat on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Challenge yourself on the slopes of Slievenamon in County Tipperary. This mountain run offers a demanding 10 km main course with 580 meters of climb, plus a shorter 4.8 km option. The event requires specific safety kit and is part of the IM..

The Brockagh mountain run in Wicklow features 9.9 km and 4.8 km courses with 414m of ascent, forming part of the Leinster League. Mandatory kit must be brought, with parking at Derrybawn car park. Registration opens in May 2026.