Trail Running calendar near Ballina 2026-2027

A women only mountain run on Knocknarea offering a full 6.5 km course with 340 m ascent and a 4.0 km short junior option. The route is fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A marked trail event near Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, with a long course of about 8 km and a short 6 km option. The route includes gravel paths, single track trails and a climb to Union Rock; IMRA membership and kit are required.

Mám Éan in County Galway on 16 May 2026 is a fully marked out-and-back mountain run with two distances, mandatory Level B kit, and entries capped by permit. The route includes rocky and grassy trails with views toward the 12 Bens.

A 50 mile run around Croagh Patrick near Louisburgh, County Mayo, with a route that includes Sheefrey Pass, Tawynard Forest and Doolough Valley. Single entry tickets are listed at €87.50 and online sales close May 10, 2026.

A mountain running event at Sliabh Daean, County Sligo on 3 June 2026 offering an 8.95 km route with 288 m climb and a 5.5 km short course that avoids the mountain section. Entry is limited and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A week-long, all-inclusive running and hiking trip in Ireland from June 6 to 13, 2026, featuring a 50K race and local activities like whiskey tastings and sheepdog demonstrations. Lodging, most meals, and in-country transport are included w..

A mountain uphill race on Croagh Patrick in County Mayo on 12 June 2026 covering 3.80 km with 770 m ascent. Entry is limited and a Level B mandatory kit list applies.

A 10.7 km mountain race on Mweelrea with 766 m of ascent, largely unmarked except for the final 1 km to the summit which is flagged and mandatory. Level C kit is required and the race counts for the Irish and Connacht championships.

A fully marked 10 km mountain run in County Sligo with about 300 m ascent, a difficulty rating of 6, mandatory Level B kit, and an overall entry limit of 250 competitors.

A mountain run on Benbulben in County Sligo with a 9.0 km main route and a 4.5 km short junior course, marked at major junctions and requiring Level B kit; registration is in Grange with a limited shuttle to Luke's Bridge.

A fully marked mountain run on Nephin near Lahardane: 7.35 km with 736 m ascent, a technical descent, short junior option, mandatory Level B kit, and a 250-runner entry limit.

A mountain running event on Knocknarea in County Sligo with a 6.5 km summit route and an approximately 4 km junior short course, fully marked and requiring Level B mandatory kit.

A beach and dune running event at Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran on 12 September 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses. Entry fees include a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt.

A 30 km mountain run along the Western Way from Maam to Leenane on 14 November 2026, featuring about 710 m of ascent, a fully marked route, GPS allowed, and mandatory Level B safety kit.

MTC Abhartach is a 46.7 mile ultra on 16 May 2027 from Westport Woods Hotel to Murphys Hotel, serving as Day 10 of the MizMal fourteen day series. Entries are limited to 40, with checkpoint cut offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum and mandatory..

A 47 mile point to point ultra from Tobercurry to Bundoran, the MTC Balor is Day 11 of the fourteen day MizMal end to end series. Entrants receive GPX and live tracking, mandatory kit is enforced and field size is limited to 40 runners.