Trail Running calendar near Ballycrehane 2026-2027

A marked mountain run on Tory Hill in County Kilkenny on 9 May 2026, with a main 7.8 km route and a 5.0 km junior course. Terrain includes woods, trails and fire roads and a showerproof jacket is mandatory.

A mountain race in County Tipperary with a main course of 9.97 km and 580 m ascent, a 4.81 km short course, and a junior selection race for the U18 championship in Bratislava.

A 5 km trail race in Bweeng on 10 May 2026 that raises funds to complete a 200 m track; the event attracts runners from across Ireland and has received county and national awards.

An uphill mountain race on 13 May 2026 from Bay Lough car park to the summit of Knockmealdown, about 4.5 km with 536 m ascent. The unmarked route on open rough terrain is part of the Munster Uphill League and requires Level B kit.

An uphill mountain race on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 covering 4.00 km with 576 m of climb. Mandatory Level B kit is required; entries open 25 May with a 250-person limit.

Tountinna is a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026 with about 500 m of ascent. It is part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League and requires Level B safety kit; GPS devices are not permitted.

A community run in Farran Woods supporting Farran National School, featuring a chip timed 5 km and a 2 km children’s run with refreshments afterwards.

Galty Crossing is a 32.0 km mountain running event in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent and an extreme difficulty rating; the route is unmarked, GPS use is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K options; walkers and wheelchairs welcome for participants over 18, and safety rules and cut off times apply for longer distances.

An open mountain uphill race to the summit of Galty Mór on 10 June 2026, covering 6.00 km with 750 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 12 km trail event at Glenstall Abbey in County Limerick on 21 June 2026, listed with an easy terrain rating. Only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and a Level B mandatory kit list is required.

Mixed mountain and forest trail in County Cork with 11.5 km and 5 km options, two river crossings and wet underfoot; route fully marked and a showerproof windproof jacket is mandatory.

A mountain running event on Templehill in County Limerick on 12 July 2026, featuring a 12.2 km main course with 627 m climb and a 4.9 km junior short course on forest trails. Mandatory Level B kit is required.

A mountain race at Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026, featuring an 8 km main loop with 410 m climb and a 5 km junior course; mandatory showerproof jacket and limited entries.

Mountain running on Moylussa in County Clare with long and short courses and 536 m climb. The route uses single track, fire road and forest trail and only major junctions are marked.

A trail race in County Waterford on 16 August 2026 covering 8 km with 250 m of climb. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS devices are not permitted. Entry opens 20 July and is limited to 250 places.

A 13 km mountain race in County Tipperary to Galtymore and back over Cush and Galtybeg, with 1300 m of climb, an unmarked route where GPS is allowed, mandatory Level C kit, and limited entry as part of Munster and Irish championships.

Forest loop event in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork on 30 August 2026 offering 10.50 km and 5.00 km courses with 265 m ascent on the longer route. Route fully marked, GPS allowed and Level B mandatory kit required.

A navigational mountain event in the Comeraghs, County Waterford, with unmarked long and short courses that require map and compass and Level C mandatory kit. Entry is limited and competitors must carry their own food and water.

Runners complete repeating 6.7 km loops with about 125 m climb per lap in Kilworth Woods, returning hourly to base camp. The event continues hour by hour until only one runner remains.