Trail Running calendar near Carrowntober 2026-2027

A challenging 10km winter trail run in Sligo with 300m of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, and registration is at the MayFly Inn before a 2km warm-up walk to the start. Part of the North West Winter League.

A scenic 8 km mountain run in County Sligo, taking you up Union Rock for panoramic views. The route features trails, gravel paths, and a boardwalk descent. A shorter 6 km option is also available.

Tackle Carnaween in County Donegal on this 7.8 km mountain run with 514 meters of climb. The event starts and finishes at Letterbarrow Football Club, with a short course option available. Post race refreshments and prize giving are held at..

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.

A mountain running event in Sligo's Ox Mountains on a marked 8.95 km course with 288 meters of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, with final instructions given on race day. Entry is open to all with a fee of €7.

A 3.8 km uphill mountain race on Croagh Patrick in Mayo, with 770 m of ascent. It is part of the Irish Uphill League and the Connaught Weekend. Mandatory safety kit is required.

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 Carrowkeel is a 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 meters of climb. Registration and parking are at the MayFly Inn in Ballinafad, followed by a 2 km warm-up to the start. All runners must carry mandatory safety kit.

Run the slopes of Benbulben in County Sligo on a 9 km course with 400 m of climb. A mandatory kit list applies and registration is in Grange village, with a shuttle bus to the start. A 4.5 km short course is also available.

This mountain run in County Roscommon features an 8 km loop on gravel roads with 250 meters of climb. A shorter 4.5 km option is also available. The event requires specific mandatory safety gear.

This challenging 7.35 km mountain run on Nephin in County Mayo features 736 m of ascent on a fully marked route. Mandatory kit is required, and registration is in Lahardane village. The event includes a shorter junior course.

Tackle two scenic climbs of Knocknarea in this 6.5 km mountain race in Sligo. The fully marked route offers views over Strandhill and features a shorter 4 km junior option. Mandatory kit is required, with registration opening in August 2026..

Run the sands and dunes of Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran this September. Choose between a scenic 5K beach race or a more demanding 10K beach and dune challenge. Your entry pack is posted to you.

Take on the 47-mile MTC Abhartach ultramarathon, Day 10 of the epic MTC MizMal® challenge across Ireland. The route runs from Westport to Tobercurry, with strict pacing and a limited field of 40 runners. All finishers earn a unique medal.

The MTC Balor is a 47-mile ultra marathon from Tobercurry to Bundoran in Ireland. It's a challenging point-to-point race with strict pace requirements and limited entry. Finishers earn a unique medal on this Day 11 stage of the epic MizMal®..

The MTC Bodach is a 38-mile ultra marathon across Ireland's coastal route, from the Villa Rose Hotel to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. It's the final day of the epic 14-day MTC MizMal® challenge. Entrants receive a unique medal, with strict p..