Trail Running calendar near Park 2026-2027

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.

An uphill mountain race in Barravore, County Wicklow on 7 August 2026: 6.20 km with 775 m of ascent, capped at 50 entries, part of the Irish Uphill League, and requiring Level B mandatory kit.

Tinahely Half Marathon is a 21.7 km mountain loop race in County Wicklow on 8 August 2026 with about 1080 m of ascent. The course follows the Wicklow Way, has limited route markings 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 in Ticknock, County Dublin with a 7.7 km main route and a 4 km junior course. The course includes singletrack, forestry and a 330 m climb and requires Level A kit including a showerproof windproof jacket.

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.

Blackstairs Loop is a 14.30 km mountain run in County Wexford with about 1000 m of climb on an unmarked route. It is part of the Leinster Championship and requires Level B mandatory kit; GPS devices are not allowed.

Glenbarrow in County Laois on 12 September 2026 is a long mountain running event covering 99 km with 999 m of climb. It has limited course marking, no GPS allowed, and a mandatory Level B kit list.

A map and compass navigational event in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 13 September 2026, with long and short unmarked mountain courses. Mandatory Level C kit is required and GPS navigation is not allowed for competitive results.

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 running event that starts and finishes on Bray Seafront and routes into the Wicklow Mountains. Distances range from 10K to 80K across coastal paths, forest trails and mountain climbs.

A three leg mountain relay across County Wicklow covering 54 km and 2,170 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and advanced mandatory kit is required.

A 54 km, 2,170 m ascent mountain relay in County Wicklow split into three solo legs on an unmarked course. Level C mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

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.

A night mountain running event at Lough Tay with fully marked 11 km and 5 km routes over technical terrain and notable ascent. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS devices are not permitted.

Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.

A marked night trail in Glendalough with a 10 km loop and an about 4.8 to 5.0 km short option, including 490 m ascent and sections of the Wicklow Way and St Kevin's Way. Level B mandatory kit and a suitable torch are required.

Experience the beauty of Glendalough with a 15km competitive run or an 8.5km walk. Join this meaningful event to support groundbreaking research into degenerative eye disease through physical activity.