Trail Running calendar near Comeragh Mountains 2026-2027

Experience a flat and fast 10 mile road race starting at the Horse and Jockey Hotel in County Tipperary. Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the newly opened Littleton Labyrinth and local bog landscapes.

A five-week evening running league in Colligan Wood near Dungarvan. Choose from flat 2.6-mile, 4-mile, or 5-mile hilly courses. Run four nights in your chosen distance to qualify for prizes.

Experience an extreme 66 km unmarked mountain race through the rugged terrain of County Waterford. Navigate 2800 meters of ascent starting from Mount Melleray Abbey in this self sufficient ultra running event.

Experience an extreme mountain race in Waterford featuring a 21 km route with over 1,000 meters of climbing. Runners traverse the Knockmealdown peaks and the historic famine wall before finishing at the Abbey.

Experience a diverse mountain run through the scenic landscapes of Waterford featuring lakes, forests, and open trails. Choose between two distances on a fully marked route that captures the natural beauty of the Glasha River.

Set for late April 2026, the Sliabhriadh mountain race in County Limerick offers a 15.3 km course with 549 meters of climb, plus a shorter 5 km option. The fully marked route starts near Kilfinnane and summits Slievereagh. Mandatory safety..

Experience mountain running in County Kilkenny with a race through woods and fire roads. This event features a marked route with multiple visits to the summit cross and options for various fitness levels.

Experience a challenging mountain run at Slievenamon in County Tipperary. Featuring various distances up to 10 km and significant climbs, this event offers a rugged trail experience through the scenic Irish landscape.

Experience an uphill mountain run in County Waterford as part of the Munster Uphill League. This 4.5 kilometer race features over 500 meters of vertical climb across easy terrain with essential safety kit requirements.

This 4-mile race starts and finishes on the track at Templemore Athletics Club, weaving through the trails of Templemore Park in between. It's a blend of track and trail running on a single loop.

Experience a 70 km mountain ultra through County Cork starting and finishing in Castletownbere. This challenging route features over 2200 meters of climbing along the scenic Beara Way and Mish Kish mountain.

Experience an uphill mountain run in County Tipperary covering 4 km and 576 meters of ascent. This event features a marked course for up to 250 participants and follows strict safety equipment standards.

Traverse the Galtee Mountains in this 32 km extreme mountain running event featuring 1500 meters of climbing. Participants navigate an unmarked route through iconic peaks using mandatory safety equipment and self-navigation skills.

This 6 km uphill run in Tipperary features a 750 m climb as part of the Munster Uphill League. Runners must carry mandatory safety kit, with final requirements set on race day. Entry is limited to 250 participants.

Traverse the technical trails of the Comeragh Mountains in this 8 km mountain race. Experience technical lakeside terrain with a mandatory gear requirement and a shorter 5 km option for junior runners.

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..

A 14.3 km mountain run with 1000 m of climb in the Blackstairs of County Wexford. The unmarked route is part of the Leinster Championship and requires mandatory safety kit.