Trail Running calendar near Carrowntober 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 four night trail running series in Longford on 5, 12, 19 and 26 August 2026, starting with the Royal Canal 5k; series entries include a medal and t-shirt.

A backyard-style endurance event at Florence Court where runners repeat a 4.17 mile loop each hour until a single runner remains; medals and event shirts for participants.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea covering 6.50 km with 340 m climb plus a ~4 km junior option, Level B mandatory kit and prizegiving at the carpark.

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.

Two seaside races at Tullan Strand Beach on 12 September 2026: a 5 km beach run and a 10 km course that includes dune sections, with posted race packs.

Cuilcagh in County Cavan is an 11.90 km mountain race on 26 September 2026 with 870 m of climb, a 250 person limit and mandatory Level B kit; only major junctions are marked and GPS devices are not permitted.

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 38 mile ultramarathon in Ireland, MTC Bodach runs from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway as Day 13 of the MizMal end to end series, with a 4 mph minimum pace and limited places.

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