Trail Running calendar near Shanbally 2026-2027

Sliabhriadh is a mountain race near Kilfinnane, County Limerick, with a 15.3 km main route (549 m climb) and a 5 km juniors course. The route is fully marked, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Tory Hill in County Kilkenny features a fully marked mountain course of 7.8 km with 350 m ascent and a 5 km junior short course; GPS is allowed and a showerproof windproof jacket is mandatory. Entry is limited to 250.

Slievenamon is a mountain running event in County Tipperary featuring a 9.97 km main course with 580 m climb and a 4.81 km short course. It requires Level B kit and has an entry limit of 250 runners.

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.

A 4.50 km uphill mountain race to the top of Knockmealdown with 536 m of ascent. The route is unmarked and GPS is not allowed; a Level B mandatory kit is required and entries are limited to 250.

Slievenamon Uphill in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 is a 4.00 km uphill race with 576 m of ascent, part of the Munster Uphill League. Level B mandatory kit is required and entries are limited to 250 runners.

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.

A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and a Level C mandatory kit is required; the course visits multiple high points across the Galty range.

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

Glenstall Abbey is a 12 km trail run in County Limerick with 999 meters of climb, scheduled for June 2026. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket and charged phone. Entries are limited to 250 participants.

This mountain run in County Limerick offers a challenging 12 km route to the summit of Templehill and a scenic 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and it's part of the Munster Championship. Parking is available for a small..

Crotty's Lake is an IMRA mountain race on Comeragh Mountain in County Waterford featuring an 8.00 km main course with 410 m ascent and a 5.00 km junior option; technical lake-side sections and a mandatory waterproof jacket requirement.

A trail race in County Waterford on 16 August 2026 covering 8.00 km with 250 m climb, part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League. Level B mandatory kit is required, only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.

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..

Kilworth Backyard Ultra is a looped ultrarunning event in Kilworth Woods, County Cork where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop with 125 m of climb until one runner remains. The course is fully marked and base camp provides water and light refresh..

A 22.5 km trail half-marathon in the Glen of Aherlow with 563 m of climb, fully marked routes and GPS permitted. Registration and prizegiving are at Aherlow Community Center and Level B mandatory kit must be carried.

A partner mountain race in County Tipperary on 3 October 2026, covering 25.5 km with 1,800 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required for solo teams.

A marked trail race in Rochestown Woods near Cork with a long course of 6.50 km and about 200 m of climb. The route includes technical and single-track sections and requires Level B mandatory kit.

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.