Trail Running calendar near Ballyhoura Mountains 2026-2027

A mountain running event in Kilcash, County Tipperary on 10 May 2026 offering a 9.97 km course with 580 m ascent and a 4.81 km short course. Level B kit is required and only major junctions are marked.

A 5 km trail race in Bweeng on 10 May 2026 that raises funds to complete a 200 m track; the event attracts runners from across Ireland and has received county and national awards.

An uphill mountain race from Bay Lough to the summit of Knockmealdown on 13 May 2026, covering about 4.74 km with 535 m of climb. The route is unmarked, GPS devices are not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Mangerton is a mountain running race in County Kerry on 24 May 2026. The 9.60 km course gains about 700 m on rough, unmarked terrain, requires Level C mandatory kit, and allows GPS; it is part of the Munster Championship.

Uphill mountain race on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026. The course is 4.00 km with 576 m climb and requires Level B standard kit including a waterproof, whistle, phone and foil blanket.

Tountinna in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026 is a 10 km mountain run with 500 m ascent, part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A community run in Farran Woods supporting Farran National School, featuring a chip timed 5 km and a 2 km children’s run with refreshments afterwards.

A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with 1,500 m ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required; entry fee €60 and entries close 5 June 2026.

An uphill mountain race to the summit of Galty Mór covering about 6.0 km with 750 m of climb; the route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 12 km trail event at Glenstall Abbey, County Limerick on 21 June 2026 with a listed 999 m climb. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with main 11.50 km and short 5.00 km routes. The fully marked course includes river crossings and wet trail sections and requires a showerproof windproof jacket.

A mountain running event near Limerick with a **12.20 km** route and 627 m ascent, plus a **4.90 km** short course; route is fully marked to the summit, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required. Parking costs €2.

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 mountain running event at Crotty's Lake in Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026, featuring an 8 km main course with 410 m climb and a 5 km short/junior route. Mandatory showerproof windproof jacket and no GPS allowed.

A mountain running event in County Clare to the Moylussa summit, offering a 10.7 km long course and a 4.4 km junior course, with GPS allowed and Level A mandatory kit including a showerproof jacket.

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.

A marked trail event in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork on 30 August 2026 offering a 10.50 km loop with 265 m climb and a 5.00 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

A multi-option ultramarathon that follows the full Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula, about 200 km, with 101 km, 58 km and team relay choices, mandatory gear checks, tracked entries and designated crew stops.

A loop-based backyard ultra in Kilworth Woods with 6.7 km laps and 125 m ascent per lap, fully marked course and Level C mandatory kit. Runners repeat hourly laps until only one remains; crews may assist at base camp only.