Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2025-2026

The Carrick Winter event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in Wicklow and features a 10 km route with a 480 m climb, categorized as easy difficulty. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a charged mobile p..

Rahan Woods is a trail running event organized by Mallow AC, taking place in Cork. The event features a main course of 9.20 km with a climb of 250 meters, alongside a shorter course of 4.00 km. It is categorized as having easy terrain, with only major junctions marked for navigation.Participants are..

Bansha Woods is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Tipperary. The event features a long course of 8.5 km with a 260 m ascent, and a shorter course of 4 km, both set in moderate terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory gear, incl..

The Slí Chorcaí Ultra is an extreme running event taking place in County Cork, featuring a challenging 71.5 km route with a total ascent of 2,140 meters. The race begins in the Gaeltacht Village of Baile Mhic Íre and concludes at The Top Of The Rock campsite in Drimoleague. Participants will navigat..

The Slí Chorcaí Half is a challenging running event taking place in Cork, featuring a distance of 23.5 kilometers and an ascent of 900 meters. Scheduled for February 8, 2025, this race is categorized as having moderate terrain and is part of the Munster Half-Marathon League. Participants are require..

Trooperstown Winter is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Wicklow. The race features a long loop over Boots Mountain and Trooperstown Hill, covering a distance of 9.7 km with an ascent of 380 meters. Participants are requi..

Dysart Woods is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Laois. The race features a distance of 6.5 km with a climb of 250 meters, categorized as easy difficulty. Participants are required to carry a mandatory showerproof and windproof jacket for ..

Mullaghmeen is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Meath. The race features a challenging 11.45 km course with a climb of 446 meters, categorized as having easy terrain but significant ascent. Participants are required to carry mandato..

The Lisvernane/Aherlow event is a trail run taking place in Lisvarrinane, County Tipperary. This race features a distance of 11.5 kilometers with a total climb of 313 meters, categorized as easy terrain. The route begins with a short uphill road section, transitioning to a forest trail and a fast fi..

Curragh Woods is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set to take place in County Cork. The event features an 8 km course with a moderate difficulty level, including a 240-meter climb. The route is fully marked and allows GPS devices.Participants are required to carry..

The Annacurra Trail Race is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Wicklow County, featuring a new route that includes a loop around the unnamed hill west of Annacurra. Participants can choose between a main race distance of 9.5 km with a 369 m climb or a shorter course of 5.7 km with 264 m o..

Mt. Hillary is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Cork. The race features a distance of 9.5 kilometers with a moderate difficulty level, including a climb of 320 meters.The route consists of forest roads and narrow paths, which may be..

The Clonmel Trail Half Marathon, set in County Tipperary, is a challenging running event featuring a distance of 21.10 km and an elevation gain of 826 meters. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this race is categorized as having moderate terrain and requires participants to carry mandatory safety gear, in..

The Wicklow Way Half is a scenic running event taking place along the Wicklow Way, starting from Lough Tay to Crone and back. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this 22 km race features a challenging ascent of 840 meters, categorized as having easy terrain with significant elevation. Participants are requ..

The Crone Maulin Night Challenge is a thrilling running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in the scenic Wicklow County. This moderate difficulty race covers a distance of 7.4 km with an ascent of 407 meters, featuring a fully marked route that includes a mix of trails an..

Askanagap Hill is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Wicklow. The race features two courses: a long course of 8.5 km with a 522 m ascent and a short course of 4.85 km with a 258 m climb. The event is part of the Southeast League and i..

Ballinaboola is a mountain running event taking place in the scenic Ballyhoura Mountains near Ballyhea, County Cork. The event features a 10 km course with a moderate difficulty level, including a 300-meter climb. Participants are required to carry mandatory gear, including a showerproof and windpro..

Devil's Glen is a trail race organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in the scenic Wicklow region. The event features an 8 km course that follows the Seamus Heaney and Waterfall walks, with a total climb of 283 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, includ..

Mt Claragh is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Cork. The race features a moderate difficulty level, covering a distance of 7 kilometers with a 340-meter ascent. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a w..

The Maurice Mullins 50K is an extreme mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Wicklow. The race covers a distance of approximately 51.5 kilometers with a significant elevation gain of 2500 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety..