Trail Running calendar near Cloonacool 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.

Join Carrowkeel Winter in County Sligo for a challenging 10 km winter trail with about 300 m of climb as part of the North West Winter League. Expect rugged scenery, a friendly crowd and marked routes, and come prepared with Level B kit.

The Union Wood will take place in Knockmuldoney on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 6 and 8 kilometers.

Take on Carnaween, a scenic mountain race in County Donegal offering long and short route options with steep climbs across open farmland. Limited to 61 runners and part of the Ulster Championship, it promises a rugged, rewarding challenge.

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.

The Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains will take place in Sligo on Wednesday 3 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 9 kilometers.

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 Carrowkeel will take place in Gortalough on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Benbulben (Luke's Bridge) will take place in Grange on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

The Slieve Bawn will take place in Roscommon on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

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

The Queen Maeve's will take place in Sligo on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

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.

A single-day ultra of about 37.4 miles from Villa Rose Hotel and Spa to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as Day 13 of the 14 day MTC MizMal series. Entrants are limited and must maintain an average pace of 4 mph or above. Tracking is mandatory..