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.

A 7 km mud and obstacle run in the Connemara bog and along Killary Fjord on 08.08.2026, featuring mud pits, gorges, waterfalls and hilly terrain.

A mountain running event at Knockma car park in County Galway with a 9.6 km main course, a 4.0 km short course and mandatory Level B kit.

A 15 kilometre road and hill race from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring steep climbs and mixed terrain in August.

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 47 mile single day ultra from Murphys Hotel in Tobercurry to Rolling Wave Guesthouse in Bundoran, serving as Day 11 of the 14 day MizMal Ireland end to end series.

A 50 mile ultra marathon in Louisburgh, County Mayo, scheduled for 22 May 2027.