Trail Running calendar near Glencap Commons North 2026-2027

A community fundraiser at Slane Castle on 24 May 2026 featuring a 5 km route through the estate and a forest trail by the River Boyne. Early bird prices apply and on-site parking is available.

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 waymarked mountain race in County Wicklow featuring an 8.6 km main course with about 400 m ascent, a 5 km short course, steep upland climbs and a ridge descent. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

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 trail race on Keadeen in County Wicklow, about 10 km with 385 m ascent. A short c. 4.2 km junior route is available and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A chip timed 5km run in Trim, Meath on 12 June 2026 along the River Boyne. Organised by Trim Athletic Club, open to runners aged 16 and over, with a technical shirt for the first 450 and prizes by gender and age.

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 in Kildare featuring a Donadea Forest trail run on 18 June 2026 and a Clane road race on 28 August 2026. Both events welcome walkers and runners and include prizes for first men and women.

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.

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.

Lug Uphill is a 6.20 km uphill mountain race in Barravore, County Wicklow with 775 m of ascent, capped at 50 entries and requiring Level B mandatory kit. It is part of the Irish Uphill League and a trial for the Nasego Mountain Running even..

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.