Trail Running calendar near Ballyhoura Mountains 2026-2027

Sliabhriadh is a mountain race near Kilfinnane, County Limerick, with a 15.3 km main route (549 m climb) and a 5 km juniors course. The route is fully marked, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 4.50 km uphill race to the summit of Moylussa in Ballycuggaran, Co. Clare, with 454 m of ascent. Part of the Munster Uphill League, the event has limited route marking, a Level B mandatory kit list, and a 250 runner limit.

Slievenamon is a mountain running event in County Tipperary featuring a 9.97 km main course with 580 m climb and a 4.81 km short course. It requires Level B kit and has an entry limit of 250 runners.

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.

A 4.50 km uphill mountain race to the top of Knockmealdown with 536 m of ascent. The route is unmarked and GPS is not allowed; a Level B mandatory kit is required and entries are limited to 250.

Experience a challenging mountain race in County Kerry featuring a 9.6 km route with 700 meters of climbing. Runners navigate rough open mountain terrain as part of the Munster Championship league.

Slievenamon Uphill in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 is a 4.00 km uphill race with 576 m of ascent, part of the Munster Uphill League. Level B mandatory kit is required and entries are limited to 250 runners.

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.

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 about 1500 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and a Level C mandatory kit is required; the course visits multiple high points across the Galty range.

An open mountain uphill race to the top of Galty Mór on 10 June 2026 covering 6.00 km with 750 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and runners must carry mandatory Level B kit.

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.

A trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with 11.5 km and 5 km options across fire roads, open mountain and forest trails. The route is fully marked, a waterproof jacket is mandatory and GPS devices are not allowed.

This mountain run in County Limerick offers a challenging 12 km route to the summit of Templehill and a scenic 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and it's part of the Munster Championship. Parking is available for a small..

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..

Crotty's Lake is an IMRA mountain race on Comeragh Mountain in County Waterford featuring an 8.00 km main course with 410 m ascent and a 5.00 km junior option; technical lake-side sections and a mandatory waterproof jacket requirement.

Moylussa is a mountain running event in County Clare with a long 10.7 km course rising 536 m and a 4.4 km junior short course, held on 26 July 2026. Entry is limited and basic mandatory kit is required.

A trail race in County Waterford on 16 August 2026 covering 8.00 km with 250 m climb, part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League. Level B mandatory kit is required, only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

The Galtymore is an extreme mountain race in Tipperary, summiting Galtymore via Cush and Galtybeg. This 13 km route features 1,300 m of climbing over unmarked terrain, requiring mandatory advanced safety kit. Entry is limited for this champ..

Run the Canon Sheehan Loop in Cork's Glenanaar Forest. This moderate 10.5 km mountain run features a fully marked route and a 5 km short course option. All participants must bring mandatory safety kit, with the final carry requirements set..