Trail Running calendar near Newtownbarry 2026-2027

The Slievenamon will take place in Kilcash on Sunday 10 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Tackle Brockagh in County Wicklow on Wednesday 13 May 2026, an IMRA mountain run with a 9.90 km main route climbing 414 m and a 4.80 km junior option. Fully marked, GPS friendly and part of the Leinster League.

The Wicklow Way Relay will take place in Wicklow on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 104 kilometers.

Challenge yourself on Slievenamon Uphill, a 4 km climb with 576 m of ascent and stunning mountain views as part of the Munster Uphill League. Mandatory safety kit is required and GPS devices are not allowed, with kit checks on the day.

Run the Sugar Bowl on Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow on Wednesday 27 May 2026, with long and short courses plus a junior and Sugarloaf Challenge. Expect technical trails, steep climbs and grassy slopes so trail shoes are recommended.

Scarr on 3 June 2026 is a scenic but challenging mountain race in County Wicklow, featuring an 8.6 km main course with a steep ridge climb and a 5 km short option. Part of the Leinster League, it promises tough terrain and great views.

Challenge Keadeen in County Wicklow on 10 June 2026 with a 9.6 km ridge run and 360 m of climb, starting and finishing at the car park via the trig and Carrig peak. Expect rugged terrain and mandatory safety kit, with limited course marking..

Take on Galtymore Uphill, a 6 km mountain race with 750 m of ascent in County Tipperary on 10 June 2026 as part of the Munster Uphill League. Expect tough terrain and mandatory kit, with volunteers helping keep the event safe and friendly.

The Ballinastoe will take place in Togher Beg on Wednesday 17 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 11 kilometers.

The Glendalough Tucker Trail will take place in Brockagh on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 80 kilometers.

Explore scenic Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with an 8 km main route, shorter junior courses and wheelchair accessible challenges. Moderate climbs and a friendly Trail League Leinster vibe make this great midweek trail run.

Test yourself on a 9.45 km out and back up Sorrell Hill with 392 m of climb, from forest trails to slippery sections and open mountain tops. Moderate terrain with Level B safety kit required and a friendly prizegiving at Zellers, Lacken.

Enjoy a scenic but testing mountain run at Djouce Woods, County Wicklow in the IMRA league. Choose a 12 km climb or a shorter junior loop on fully marked trails, then relax with prizes and a raffle at Berto's Pizzeria.

Log na Coille is an up and down mountain race from Ballineddan to Lugnaquilla in Wicklow, packing about 700 m of climb into a 10.5 km course. Part of the Irish Championship, it offers sweeping mountain views and requires map navigation and..

Tackle Trooperstown Hill in County Wicklow on Wednesday 15 July 2026, an energetic mountain run with 11.5 km of rugged trail and 455 m of climb. Fully marked route and part of the Leinster League, perfect for keen trail runners.

The Wicklow Way Race will take place in Park on Friday 24 July 2026. You can run 127 kilometers.

Tackle Crotty's Lake on Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026 with an 8 km mountain run and 410 m of climb over technical, slippy trails. Limited route marking and great views make this a true mountain running challenge.

Join the Mount Melleray Trail for an 8 km forest run in County Waterford with challenging climbs and stunning views, part of the Coillte Summer and Autumn Trail League. Expect waymarking at main junctions and mandatory safety kit checks.

Enjoy scenic trails in Glen of the Downs on 29 July 2026 with a main 8.15 km route and a shorter 4.88 km option. Fully marked and part of the Trail League Leinster, this friendly race offers great views and post race food.

Enjoy classic Belmont mountain running in County Wicklow on 5 August with scenic but technical 8.5 km and 5 km courses plus a free 1 km Belmont Challenge fun run. Expect rocky summit sections, marked routes, mandatory Level B kit and café p..