Trail Running calendar near Westport 2026-2027

Nephin is a mountain race in County Mayo with a 7.35 km route and 736 m ascent on a fully waymarked path. Level B kit is mandatory and a short junior out and back course is provided.

Turf Warrior is a 7 km obstacle course through the Connemara bog and Killary Fjord featuring mud pits, gorges, waterfalls and hills. It takes place in Connemara, Galway on 08/08/2026 and requires participants to be 16 or older.

Knock Ma in County Galway features a fully marked 9.60 km mountain course with 359 m climb and a 4.00 km short option. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A marked mountain run at Diamond Hill in County Galway on 12 September 2026, offering a 7.1 km route with 440 m ascent and a 2.9 km short course; Level B kit is mandatory and places are limited to 250.

A 60 km out and back mountain ultra on the Western Way from Leenane to Maum with 1,420 m of climb, capped at 50 runners and requiring Level C mandatory kit. It serves as the final race in the Irish Ultra Championships.

A single-day ultramarathon of about 52 miles from Clifden to Westport, MTC Gancanagh is Day 9 of the MizMal® series. The field is capped at 40, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut-offs apply, with organiser tracking and checkpoint support.

A single day ultra of about 47 miles along the MizMal route from Westport Woods Hotel & Spa to Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry. Entry is limited to 40 runners and cut off points use a minimum average speed of 4 mph.

A new 47 miles single-day ultra following the MizMal® route from Tobercurry to Bundoran, forming Day 11 of the Ireland end-to-end series. Places are limited, tracking with SOS is provided and finishers receive a bespoke Balor medal.

A 50 Mile run around Croagh Patrick in Louisburgh, County Mayo, following a route that includes Sheefrey Pass, Tawynard Forest, Doolough Valley and Clew Bay. Single-entry tickets are listed at €75 and refunds or deferrals end 01/01/2027.