Trail Running calendar near Donard Demesne East 2026-2027

An 80 km mountain run around the Glendalough Valley with about 3,000 m of climb, run over three out and back loops on St Kevin’s Way, the Spink and the Wicklow Way; advanced mandatory kit and IMRA membership are required.

An evening trail event near Rathdrum with multiple routes through Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale, featuring an 8.0 km main race, a 4.3 km junior race and a kids adventure. Basic mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A mountain running event in County Wicklow with a **10.00 km** long course and a **4.50 km** short course, fully marked route and mandatory Level B kit. Entries are limited to 200 places and the event is part of the Leinster League.

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 with a main 10.5 km course (700 m climb) and a 4 km short option. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

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.

An extreme 127 km ultra across the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with about 3,665 m ascent and a 21 hour limit. Pre-approval and mandatory Level C kit are required and only major junctions are marked.

Glenbarrow in County Laois on 25 July 2026 is a 7.20 km mountain run with 250 m of climb. Only major junctions are marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A marked trail race at Glen of the Downs in County Wicklow offering an 8.15 km main course and a 4.88 km junior route, 292 m climb, Level A basic kit required and limited parking at the Outdoor Living car park.

A 10 km mountain run in County Wicklow with 680 m of ascent, visiting Art's Cross, Fair Mountain and White Hill on an unmarked route. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit must be carried.

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.

Lug Uphill in Barravore, County Wicklow on 7 August 2026 offers two uphill course options, a 50-entry cap, and mandatory Level B kit. The event is part of the Irish Uphill League and serves as a trial for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nat..

A mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow covering 21.7 km with about 1080 m of climb. The course uses the Wicklow Way with two loops over Mullins Hill and requires Level C mandatory kit.

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 marked trail race at Ticknock on 15 August 2026 with a main 7.7 km loop (about 330 m climb) and a 4.0 km junior option; route features singletrack and a loop via Fairy Castle and requires basic mandatory kit.

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 two-event 4 mile series in County Kildare, with a trail race at Donadea Forest Park and a road race in Clane, plus a combined-entry discount and a fundraising element for Athletics Ireland.

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 multidistance trail running festival in Donard, Co. Wicklow on September 13, 2026, offering 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon options, with an earlybird offer of 10% off and a free BUF for the first 150 sign ups.