Trail Running calendar near Bray 2026-2027

A 15 km unmarked mountain race in County Wicklow visiting four Dargle Valley summits, with 800 m ascent, self-navigation only and Level C mandatory kit; an alternative wet-weather route may be used.

A marked mountain running event in County Wicklow with long and short courses, significant ascent and fast single-track descents. Level B mandatory kit is required and parking is at Cooley Farm with fees donated to a local charity.

A continuous 170 km ultramarathon from Dublin to Belfast on 9 May 2026 with a 30 hours limit, compulsory safety kit, GPX navigation and trackers used to monitor progress and enforce three cutoffs.

A fully marked mountain race in Laragh, County Wicklow on 13 May 2026 with a 9.90 km long route (414 m climb) and a 4.80 km short/junior route; Level B mandatory kit, limited to 200 entries and small entry fees.

A team relay along the Wicklow Way covering 104 km with about 3500 m ascent in eight stages. Teams of 2 to 8, mandatory kit and IMRA membership required; event entries are sold out.

A fully marked trail race through Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin covering about 8.99 km with rolling hills, beach running and a tricky footbridge section. Entry is limited to 250 and basic mandatory kit is required.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

A mountain running meeting on the Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow featuring a 9 km summit circuit, a 4.5 km out and back, and a free 1 km fun challenge, on fully marked technical trails with mandatory Level B kit.

Scarr in County Wicklow is a fully marked mountain run featuring an 8.60 km course with about 400 m of climb and a 5.00 km short option; Level B mandatory kit is required and the event is part of the Leinster League.

A 5K trail race in Phoenix Park on 9 June 2026 featuring a fast two lap grass course, BHAA prizes, and member and non-member entry fees; numbers collected at the Civil Service Clubhouse.

A mountain running race on Keadeen featuring a 10.00 km route with 385 m of climb, a short course of about 4.2 km for juniors, mandatory Level B kit, and inclusion in Leinster and Southeast leagues.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

Trail races at Ballinastoe Wood near Roundwood County Wicklow feature an 11 km route with 504 m climb and a 4.7 km short course out and back to the boardwalk. The course is fully marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Clane AC presents a 4 Mile Series in Kildare with a Donadea Forest trail run on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Events welcome walkers and runners and include prizes for top finishers and club members.

An 80 km mountain race around Glendalough with about 3,000 m of ascent over three out-and-back loops on way-marked trails. Mandatory Level C kit, entrants must be 18+ and IMRA members, and the race has a 12-hour limit.

A community trail meeting near Rathdrum with routes from 2 km to 8 km plus short inclusive run or roll options. Trails pass Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale; Level A kit including a showerproof, windproof jacket is required.

Sorrell Hill is a mountain running race in Wicklow on 1 July 2026. The out-and-back course covers 9.45 km with 392 meters of climb, featuring forest trails, slippery paths, and open mountain. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event..

Trail races in Djouce Woods, County Wicklow with a long 12.20 km route and a short junior 4.65 km route. Route fully marked, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit required.

A traditional up and down mountain race in County Wicklow on 11 July 2026. The unmarked route disallows GPS, includes about 700 m ascent, and requires Level C mandatory kit.

Trooperstown Hill is a summer mountain running event in County Wicklow offering an 11.5 km route with 455 m ascent, a 5 km short course and a free 2.2 km forest loop. The route is fully marked, Level B kit is mandatory and carpooling is req..