Trail Running calendar near Ballinafunshoge 2026-2027

A 127 km trail race along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, Level C mandatory kit and pre-approval required.

Point-to-point trail races at Glenbarrow include a 7.7 km long course with 220 m ascent, shorter junior routes, fully waymarked through Coillte forest and waterfalls.

Trail running at Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow with **8.15 km** and **4.88 km** options, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking at the Outdoor Living car park.

A 10 km unmarked mountain loop in County Wicklow with 680 m ascent, mandatory Level C kit and checkpoints on three summits as part of the Leinster Championship.

Two uphill mountain races in Barravore, Wicklow: a long 6.2 km (755 m climb) and a short 4 km (490 m climb); capped at 50 entries.

A marked mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow with about 21.7 km and 1,080 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, it awards 1 ITRA point and includes mandatory Level B kit requirements.

A new 10 km trail race in County Wicklow with 500 m of climb and a route still to be confirmed. The event is part of the Leinster Weekend, requires Level B kit, and does not allow GPS devices.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A fully waymarked 7.70 km low carbon mountain event in Ticknock with about 330 m climb, singletrack terrain and a 4.00 km junior course; public transport is recommended.

A Southeast League mountain race in County Carlow on 16 August 2026, featuring a 9 km main course with about 500 m climb and a 5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and registration is at the Deerpark carpark.

A fully marked mountain running event at Lough Tay offering an 8 km main course and a 5 km short course, with mandatory Level B kit and league based handicap starts. Entry fees are €7 and €5 for eligible age groups.

Mountain running at Belmont Demesne in County Wicklow with an approximately 8.5 km long course, a 5 km junior short course and a 1 km fun challenge. The fully marked route includes forest, narrow hill trails and a technical rocky summit.

A series of four mile events in County Kildare featuring both trail and road races, with a permit certificate 26/189 and an Athletics Ireland fundraising campaign. One event is at Donadea Forest Park and another is a 4 Mile Road Race in Cla..

A 14.30 km mountain running event in County Wexford with about 1000 m of climb. The unmarked route visits Slievebawn, Carrigoulahan and Blackstairs Mountain and requires Level B mandatory kit.

A trail running festival in Fauna Forest, Donard, Co. Wicklow on 13 September 2026 offering 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon routes with marked courses, checkpoints and on-site refreshments.

A 16.4 km mountain circuit in Wicklow with about 1000 m ascent, unmarked route and GPS allowed. Level C mandatory kit is required and the event forms part of the Leinster Championship.

Trail races from 10K to 80K starting on Bray Seafront on 26 September 2026, across coastal paths, forests and the Wicklow Mountains.

A three leg mountain relay across County Wicklow covering 49 km and 2,170 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS devices are not allowed and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

Solo mountain running across three relay legs in County Wicklow, covering 49.0 km and 2,170 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires Level C mandatory kit with checkpoints and cutoffs in place.

Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.