Trail Running calendar near Adare 2026-2027

Experience the trails of County Cork at the Mt. Hillary mountain run. Choose between a 10 km long course or a 5 km short course featuring forest roads and paths with 320 meters of climbing.

Experience the technical trails of County Kerry with the Torc Wood mountain race. Run through scenic single tracks and forest roads with distance options of 8.9 km or 4.8 km in a fully marked off-road environment.

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 an extreme 66 km unmarked mountain race through the rugged terrain of County Waterford. Navigate 2800 meters of ascent starting from Mount Melleray Abbey in this self sufficient ultra running event.

Experience an open mountain race through County Cork with 10.8km and 5km routes. Runners will navigate fire roads and mountain trails toward the summit cairn in this Munster Championship event.

Experience an uphill challenge on County Cork’s Clara Mountain with this 3 km mountain run. Part of the Munster Uphill League, this event features 337 meters of climbing across easy terrain for a maximum of 250 participants.

Set for late April 2026, the Sliabhriadh mountain race in County Limerick offers a 15.3 km course with 549 meters of climb, plus a shorter 5 km option. The fully marked route starts near Kilfinnane and summits Slievereagh. Mandatory safety..

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.

Bweeng Trail Blazers 5k in Bweeng on 10 May 2026 is a 5 kilometre trail race raising funds to complete a 200 metre track. Entry categories include standard and OAP tickets and the event draws runners from across Ireland.

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 a 70 km mountain ultra through County Cork starting and finishing in Castletownbere. This challenging route features over 2200 meters of climbing along the scenic Beara Way and Mish Kish mountain.

The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge returns for its 18th edition on 23rd May 2026. Runners can choose from full marathon, half marathon, or 10km distances through the unique rocky landscape of the Burren in County Clare. The event starts at..

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.

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.

This 6 km uphill run in Tipperary features a 750 m climb as part of the Munster Uphill League. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with final requirements set on race day. Entry is limited to 250 participants.

Glenstall Abbey is a 12 km trail run in County Limerick with 999 meters of climb, scheduled for June 2026. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket and charged phone. Entries are limited to 250 participants.

This trail run in County Cork offers two distances, 11.5km and 5km, through varied terrain including forest trails and mountain paths. A windproof jacket is mandatory, and an early start is available. The event is limited to 250 participant..

The Brandon Bay Run is Ireland's original all-beach running event. Participants can walk, jog, or run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon entirely on the sand of Brandon Bay. It's set against a backdrop of mountains and ocean on the Wild Atlantic W..

A 10.7km mountain run in Clare with 536m of ascent to the summit of Moylussa. The route mixes narrow trails and fire roads. A shorter 4.4km junior course is also available.