Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until only one remains. Mixed trails, mandatory Level C kit and limited onsite camping support a self sufficient, last person standing format.

Tountinna is a fully marked mountain trail in County Tipperary with a 9.9 km course and 410 m of ascent, plus a 4.1 km junior route. The event requires Level A kit, trail shoes, and uses limited parking with carpooling requested.

A mountain running event at Sliabh Daeane in County Sligo featuring a main 8.95 km course with 288 m climb and a short course that avoids the mountain section. Entry fees are €7 or €5 for over 65s and under 18s and Level B kit is required.

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 community fun run in Farran Woods featuring a chip-timed 5k and a 2k kids run, held to raise funds for Farran National School with post-run refreshments.

A 32 km mountain crossing near Cahir, County Tipperary on 6 June 2026. The unmarked course has about 1500 m ascent, a difficulty rating of 10 Extreme, and requires mandatory Level C kit; GPS is allowed.

A week-long, all-inclusive running and hiking trip in Ireland from June 6 to 13, 2026, featuring a 50K race and local activities like whiskey tastings and sheepdog demonstrations. Lodging, most meals, and in-country transport are included w..

Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K options; walkers and wheelchairs welcome for participants over 18, and safety rules and cut off times apply for longer distances.

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.

An uphill mountain race to the summit of Galty Mór covering about 6.0 km with 750 m of climb; the route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

An uphill mountain race on Croagh Patrick on 12 June 2026 with fully marked routes and mandatory safety kit. Multiple course options include long, short and a kids challenge; a portion of entry fees supports the local stakeholders group.

A chip-timed 5 km run in Trim on 12 June 2026, organised by Trim Athletic Club, with a riverside route past medieval monuments. First 450 entrants receive a technical t-shirt; entrants must be 16 or older.

A mountain running event on Mweelrea in County Mayo on 13 June 2026. The course is about 10.7 km with 766 m ascent, partly unmarked, includes a flagged summit section, and requires Level C mandatory kit.

A mountain loop from Connemara Caravan and Camping Park with sea and ridge views, long and short courses, and mandatory Level C safety kit. Parking is at Lettergesh Beach and campsites are available nearby.

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.

A marked 10 km mountain race in County Sligo with 300 m of ascent, Level B mandatory kit and membership of the North West League. Registration is at the MayFly Inn and there is a 2 km walk to the start.

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.

A 12 km trail event at Glenstall Abbey, County Limerick on 21 June 2026 with a listed 999 m climb. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.