Trail Running calendar near Newtownbarry 2026-2027

A team relay along the Wicklow Way covering 104 km on 16 May 2026 with eight stages and teams of two to eight runners. The event follows strict kit and route rules and raises funds for IMRA junior international teams.

Uphill mountain race on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026. The course is 4.00 km with 576 m climb and requires Level B standard kit including a waterproof, whistle, phone and foil blanket.

A marked mountain race around the Great Sugarloaf in Wicklow with technical trails, steep climbs, and three options: a 9 km circuit, a 4.5 km out and back, and a free 1 km challenge on the grassy slope.

A marked mountain race in County Wicklow with an 8.6 km main course (400 m climb) and a 5.0 km short course, Level B mandatory kit, and a ridge route that includes a steep ascent and long descent past Brusher Gap Hut.

Keadeen is an IMRA mountain race in County Wicklow with a main ridge route of 10 km and about 385 m climb plus a short course of c. 4.2 km. The route starts and finishes near the Keadeen trail head and may include boggy ground.

An uphill mountain race to the summit of Galty Mór covering about 6.0 km with 750 m of climb; the route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Ballinastoe is a mountain running event in Ballinastoe Wood, Co. Wicklow, featuring an 11 km course with 504 m climb and a 4.7 km junior short course to the boardwalk. Route is fully marked and Level B kit is mandatory.

A two race 4 mile series organised by Clane AC with a trail race in Donadea Forest on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Trail shoes are recommended and there is a shorter under 16 event.

An 80 km mountain run around Glendalough Valley on St Kevin's Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way. The continuous three loop course has about 3,000 m of climb and a 12 hour completion limit.

Trail races around Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with multiple route options from 200 m to 8 km. Registration at The Lakehouse, Splash Valley; basic mandatory kit is required.

An out and back summit race in County Wicklow on 1 July 2026, the main course is about 9.45 km with 392 m climb and only major junctions marked. Level B kit is mandatory and GPS is permitted.

Trail event from Djouce Woods in County Wicklow offering a long 12.20 km route with 633 m climb and a junior 4.65 km course. Route fully marked, GPS allowed, Level B mandatory kit and limited parking.

A traditional up and down mountain race in County Wicklow on 11 July 2026 offering a 10.50 km route with 700 m climb and a 4.00 km short course; the route is unmarked and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

An evening mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked routes of about 11.5 km, 5 km and a 2.2 km forest loop, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking with carpooling required.

A 127 km ultra along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, a 21-hour limit and mandatory Level C kit. Drop bags, support-runner rules and five ITRA points for finishers apply.

A mountain running event at Crotty's Lake in Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026, featuring an 8 km main course with 410 m climb and a 5 km short/junior route. Mandatory showerproof windproof jacket and no GPS allowed.

Trail race in Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow with 8.15 km and 4.88 km routes on a fully marked course. Basic mandatory kit is required and post race refreshments and prize giving are held in the car park.

Art's Loop is a 10 km mountain running event in County Wicklow on 1 August 2026 with 680 m of ascent, a 50-runner limit, and a Level B mandatory kit list including a waterproof jacket and whistle.

Mountain runs around the Little Sugar Loaf from Belmont Demesne offer an 8.5 km long course with a rocky summit, a 5 km junior course, and a free 1 km fun run; mandatory kit and online entry rules apply for the scored races.

An uphill mountain race in Barravore, County Wicklow on 7 August 2026: 6.20 km with 775 m of ascent, capped at 50 entries, part of the Irish Uphill League, and requiring Level B mandatory kit.