Trail Running calendar near Thurles 2026-2027

The Johns Hill, Killbrannish will take place in Newtownbarry on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

Experience an 8 km trail race through the landscape of County Waterford with the Mount Melleray Trail. This event features 250 meters of climbing and follows a route with marking at major junctions.

The Galtymore is an extreme mountain race in Tipperary, summiting Galtymore via Cush and Galtybeg. This 13 km route features 1,300 m of climbing over unmarked terrain, requiring mandatory advanced safety kit. Entry is limited for this champ..

Run the Canon Sheehan Loop in Cork's Glenanaar Forest. This moderate 10.5 km mountain run features a fully marked route and a 5 km short course option. All participants must bring mandatory safety kit, with the final carry requirements set..

Experience a significant mountain run in County Laois featuring a 99 kilometer course and a 999 meter ascent. This Southeast League event emphasizes safety with mandatory kit requirements and traditional navigation without GPS.

Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon This event takes place in the Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary. The course covers 22.5 km of trails with a total climb of 300 meters. It is categorized as a moderate difficulty race. The route is fully m..

A partner-entry mountain race on the Galtee ridge covering about 25.5 km and 1,800 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and a full Level C mandatory kit list applies.

Experience a 5 km night run through the forest trails of Glensheskin Woods in County Cork. This event features a marked course with 100 meters of climbing and requires standard mountain safety kit for all participants.

Experience a holiday trail run through Glensheshkin Woods in County Cork. This marked 21 km course features 475 meters of climbing and is a featured event in the Munster Half Marathon League.

Experience a 44.4 mile ultra marathon journey from Limerick City to the coast of County Clare. This single day race follows the scenic MizMal route and challenges runners to maintain a steady pace across the Irish landscape.