Trail Running calendar near Trim 2026-2027

A fully marked mountain run on Bray Head in County Wicklow with a 7.66 km main route (342 m climb) and a 4.00 km junior course; varied terrain, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, entry limited to 250.

Experience an endurance trail challenge in the scenic Avondale Forest Park. Choose between 50 km and 100 km solo distances or join a 100 km team relay on a supported 3.2 km forest loop.

A marked 6.5 km trail loop in Dysart Woods County Laois on 25 April 2026 with about 250 m ascent and technical descents. A separate junior out and back of about 3 km requires under 10s to be accompanied by a guardian.

A fully marked 21.5 km mountain loop in County Wicklow with about 750 m of ascent. The course goes over Trooperstown Hill and through Clara Vale, includes a water station near 16 km, and requires Level B mandatory kit.

Tibradden in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features fully marked mountain running routes of 9.90 km and 4.50 km with 365 m climb on the main course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

The Dargle Four Peaks is a self-navigation mountain race across four summits in Wicklow. Runners choose their own route between Djouce, War Hill, Tonduff, and Maulin over 15 km. Mandatory safety kit is required due to the open mountain terr..

A mountain running event in County Wicklow with marked long and short courses, about 450 m climbing on the long route. Level B mandatory kit is required and parking is provided at Cooley Farm with proceeds to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Brockagh is an IMRA mountain running event in County Wicklow with a fully marked 9.90 km long course and a 4.80 km short/junior route. Mandatory Level B kit is required and entry is limited.

Ardgillan is an IMRA race at Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin. The mainly off road course of about 9 km with 190 m climb runs through parkland and a beach section, is fully marked and requires Level A kit.

Cooley Half is a marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026. The 21.5 km course climbs about 790 m and follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and a river descent.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

Experience a mountain run in County Wicklow featuring a ridge route to Carrig peak. This event offers ten kilometer and junior courses with mandatory safety kit requirements for all participants.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

Experience a mountain run through Ballinastoe Wood in County Wicklow with options for an 11 km main course or a 4.7 km junior route. This fully marked event features challenging terrain and a prize giving in Roundwood.

Two 4 Mile races in 2026: a Donadea Forest trail run on 18 June and a Clane road race on 28 August. Open to walkers and runners; entering both gives a 10% discount and a free event t-shirt.

An 80 km continuous mountain race around Glendalough Valley using St Kevin’s Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way, with about 3,000 m of ascent and a 12 hour cut off. Mandatory Level C kit and IMRA membership required.

A technical 16.7 km mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford featuring 1050 meters of ascent. This unmarked course challenges runners with difficult terrain and essential navigation through the peaks of County Louth.

Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum is an IMRA trail event near Rathdrum on 24 June 2026 offering routes from 200 metres to 8 km through Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale, with mandatory basic kit and limited parking.

Sorrell Hill is a mountain running race in Wicklow on 1 July 2026. The out-and-back course covers 9.45 km with 392 meters of climb, featuring forest trails, slippery paths, and open mountain. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event..