Trail Running calendar near Westport 2026-2027

Lough Talt hosts the North West Winter League on Saturday 7 February 2026 with 9 km and 4.5 km easy trail courses. GPS is banned and Level B mandatory kit is required while parking and prizegiving are at Joe Dan's.

Run forest trails at Kylebrack Woods, County Galway on Saturday 25 April 2026 with an 11.3 km main loop (187 m climb) and a 4 km junior course. Fully marked easy terrain in the Galway League, showerproof jacket is mandatory.

Test your legs on the technical Mám Éan mountain race in County Galway on 16 May 2026, featuring rocky, scenic trails and a challenging climb. Entries capped at 50 with prizes, a raffle and light refreshments at the finish.

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.

New for 2026, the Croagh Patrick Uphill is a sharp mountain race up Ireland's sacred peak, climbing 770 m in about 3.8 km. Part of the Connaught Weekend and Irish Uphill League, it offers a bold challenge for mountain runners.

The Mweelrea will take place in Clooncarrabaun on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Tackle the new Bangor Erris Trail in County Mayo, a challenging 34 km with 750 m of climb and limited route markings. Part of the inaugural Connaught Weekend, this wild run requires Level C kit and bans GPS.

The Nephin will take place in Lahardaun on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Explore Knockma in County Galway on Wednesday 12 August 2026 with the IMRA Galway League, featuring a fully marked 9.6 km main route plus short and junior races. Volunteer run event so helpers are welcome.

Diamond Hill in County Galway on Saturday 5 September 2026 is a classic Connemara hill race with fully marked routes and a 440 m climb. Choose a 7.1 km or 2.9 km course and enjoy stunning views as part of the Galway League.

Explore the wild Connemara on a scenic but testing 30 km mountain run along the Western Way from Maam to Leenane, with rugged trails and big climbs. The course is fully marked, requires mandatory kit and includes bus transfers from Leenane.

A 46.7 mile ultra on 16 May 2027 from Westport Woods Hotel and Spa to Murphys Hotel in Tobercurry. Part of the MizMal End to End series, entries are limited and the event enforces cut offs based on a 4 mph minimum average.

MTC Balor is a 47 mile single-day ultra from Murphys Hotel to Rolling Wave Guesthouse, acting as Day 11 of the MizMal Ireland series. Entry is limited and the route uses preset cut-offs based on a 4 mph minimum.