Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A summer mountain running event in Trooperstown County Wicklow on 15 July 2026 with marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit and required carpooling due to very limited parking.

An uphill race on Brandon following the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path to the summit cross, rising 750 m over about 4 km. Route is unmarked, GPS allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required; a 3 km short course is available for juniors.

A 21 km mountain half marathon around Mt Brandon with 1,260 m ascent, marked only at main junctions and requiring Level C kit. The course finishes at Paul Geaneys Courtyard in Dingle with food and prizes for top finishers.

A beach running event on the golden sands of Brandon Bay in County Kerry on 18 July 2026. Routes include 5k, 10k and a half marathon, with a local festival and family activities nearby.

Dingle Trail is a 10 km mountain trail race in County Kerry on 19 July 2026 with about 600 m of ascent. The course has limited waymarking, GPS is allowed, and a showerproof windproof jacket is required.

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A 127 km ultra along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m of ascent and a 21 hour limit. Entry requires pre approval and a mandatory Level C kit; GPS is permitted and only major junctions are marked.

A mountain running event in County Roscommon with an 8.0 km anticlockwise gravel loop (250 m climb) and a 4.5 km junior/short course. Route fully marked, GPS not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A fully marked point-to-point trail event at Glenbarrow, County Laois on 25 July 2026 with 7.7 km, 6.4 km (U18 trial) and 3.2 km routes. Mandatory showerproof jacket required and GPS devices are not permitted.

A mountain running event in County Clare to the Moylussa summit, offering a 10.7 km long course and a 4.4 km junior course, with GPS allowed and Level A mandatory kit including a showerproof jacket.

Trail races at Glen of the Downs in County Wicklow include an 8.15 km route and a 4.88 km junior route, both fully marked. Mandatory basic kit includes a showerproof windproof jacket and parking is at the Outdoor Living car park.

Nephin is a mountain race in County Mayo with a 7.35 km route and 736 m ascent on a fully waymarked path. Level B kit is mandatory and a short junior out and back course is provided.

A 10 km mountain run in County Wicklow with about 680 m ascent on an unmarked route visiting Art's Cross, Fair Mountain and White Hill. Part of the Leinster Championship, mandatory Level C kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

Four evening runs in Longford across August 2026, starting with a Royal Canal 5k on 5 August and continuing on 12, 19 and 26 August. Entrants can choose a full series entry with a medal and t shirt or single night entries.

The BHAA BMS 5K Trail Race will take place in Townparks on Thursday 6 August 2026.

An uphill mountain race at Barravore, County Wicklow on 7 August 2026 with two route options and mandatory Level B kit. The event is part of the Irish Uphill League and capped at 50 entries.

A three-day, self-navigation hillwalking challenge across the Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains in August 2026, with single, double or treble options and a cumulative route of about 92 km and 4,200 m ascent.

A marked mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow with about 21.7 km and 1,080 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Half Marathon League, it awards 1 ITRA point and includes mandatory Level B kit requirements.

Turf Warrior is a 7 km obstacle course through the Connemara bog and Killary Fjord featuring mud pits, gorges, waterfalls and hills. It takes place in Connemara, Galway on 08/08/2026 and requires participants to be 16 or older.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea in County Sligo on 9 August 2026, featuring a 6.5 km route with 340 m ascent and an approximate 4 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.