Trail Running calendar near Oldtown 2026-2027

Take on the Carrick Winter race in Glenealy, Co Wicklow with a new 9.00 km winter route and a 4.80 km option for juniors. Tackle scenic, testing terrain then celebrate at The Hurlers for prizegiving.

A national championship 50 km ultramarathon in Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, organised by Donadea Running Club and scheduled for 14 February 2026. Late entries use offsite parking with a shuttle to the race.

Brockagh Burst on 1 March 2026 is an IMRA mountain run on a fully marked circular route to Brockagh East Top in scenic Wicklow. About 6 km with 200 m of climb, this Winter League run offers a punchy, fun mountain challenge with mandatory ki..

Challenge yourself on Askanagap Hill in County Wicklow on 7 March 2026, part of the South East and Leinster Winter Leagues. Pick the 8.5 km summit loop or a shorter out and back and be ready with mandatory kit.

A 22 km out-and-back on the Wicklow Way from Lough Tay to Crone Woods with about 840 m climb, fully waymarked and GPS-friendly. Mandatory Level B kit is required and Crone serves as the mid-point turnaround.

Run Maulin under the stars in a 7.4 km night mountain race in Wicklow with 407 m of climb and scenic descents. The route is fully marked; a torch and standard safety kit are required, with prizegiving at the finish.

Tackle Powerscourt Ridge in County Wicklow on Sunday 22 March 2026, a wild off road test with steep climbs and sweeping views. Choose the 15 km course with 860 m ascent or an 8 km option, route unmarked and GPS use is allowed.

Tackle the Maurice Mullins Ultra in County Wicklow: 50.5 km with 2,280 m of climb over Maulin and Djouce, an extreme, self sufficient Irish Ultra Championship test. Mandatory advanced kit required.

Tackle the rugged slopes of Annagh Hill at this IMRA mountain run, featuring a challenging 10.7 km course with 550 m of climb and a short course for juniors. Expect marked ridge trails, mandatory safety kit, and post race food and prizes.

A solo mountain race in the high lakes of Wicklow on 18 April 2026, covering 42.70 km with 1,783 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and Level C mandatory kit plus navigation experience are required.

Tackle the scenic Bray Head trail with a challenging 7.3 km route climbing 366 m across rugged headlands and sweeping coastal views. Junior runners can enjoy a 3.5 km loop with prize giving and a post race BBQ at the Martello Bar.

Trail ultramarathon event at Avondale Forest Park on April 25 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km distances plus a 100 km team relay with 31 loops and elevation from about 780 m to 1540 m.

Take on the Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop in County Wicklow, a scenic 21.5 km trail with big climbs and forest tracks. Fully marked course, part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, with prizegiving and an early start option.

Challenging Tibradden trail race in County Dublin on 29 April 2026 features a scenic 9.9 km course with 365 m of climb. Part of the Leinster League, the event rewards navigation and hill legs and requires mandatory kit.

An open, self-navigated mountain race in County Wicklow visiting Djouce, War Hill, Tonduff and Maulin. About 15 km with 800 m ascent, free route choice, mandatory Level C kit and GPS navigation is not permitted.

Join Carrick Mountain in County Wicklow, an IMRA league race with a long 7.9 km course and about 450 m of climb or a shorter sub 5 km option. Enjoy rugged trails, two big climbs and fast technical descents in stunning mountain scenery.

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.

A team relay along the Wicklow Way from Kilmashogue to Shillelagh on 16 May 2026. Teams of 2 to 8 cover eight stages totaling 104 km with 3500 m climb, using GPS tracking and required basic kit.

Enjoy rolling hills, a beach section and a Parkrun finish hill at the Ardgillan IMRA Trail League race in Ardgillan Demesne, County Dublin on Wednesday 20 May 2026. About 9 km on a marked route with a junior 5 km option.

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.