Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 55 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Ireland below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near , , , , or .
October 2026
A women-only night run in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026: 7.00 km, 277 m climb, fully marked Sugarloaf Way route with mandatory night kit and fees donated to Bray Women’s Refuge.
A partner mountain race in the Galtees covering 29 km and 2300 m ascent with an unmarked route, mandatory Level C kit and controls that can be visited in any order.
An unmarked navigational mountain event in County Wicklow offering 20 km and 8 km courses with Level C mandatory kit and map and compass navigation.
Johns Hill in Killbrannish is a Southeast League mountain run in County Carlow with a 9 km main course, a 5 km junior option, and required Level B kit.
County cross country championships in Cork on October 4, 2026, with races from 1,000 m to 7,500 m across juvenile and senior categories.
Even-age and novice cross country at Phoenix Park, Dublin, featuring juvenile and novice races from 1000 m up to 6000 m on lap-based courses.
A night mountain running event in County Wicklow offering 11 km and 5 km marked routes with mandatory Level B kit and parking at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carpark.
A coastal trail run in Howth on 10 October 2026 covering a 10 km route with mixed terrain; entry from age 16 and a listed fee of €45 plus fees.
A fully waymarked trail event in Rochestown Woods with a 6.80 km course, 230 m climb, mandatory showerproof jacket and limited parking near Rochestown Inn.
An unmarked map-and-compass navigational challenge in Wicklow with 15 km and 8 km options, Level C mandatory kit and GPS navigation prohibited.
A community 5 km run, jog or walk at the Sport Ireland campus promoting solidarity, diversity and inclusion with a t-shirt included and a non chip timed format.
Cross-country relays and international races at Abbotstown on 18 October 2026, featuring juvenile relays and senior 8 km and 6 km championship races.
A marked night mountain race in Glendalough with 8.5 km and 4.2 km routes, Level B mandatory kit, and a 455 m climb on technical terrain.
Regional Leinster athletics event in Gowran on 24 October 2026 featuring Novice, U20 and Juvenile even-age races, organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
Munster cross country round for Novice, U20 and juvenile even‑age categories at Two Mile Borris, Co Tipperary on 25 October 2026, organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A 5 km marked night trail in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, County Cork, with about 100 m of climb. GPS is not permitted and a Level B kit list is mandatory; parking is limited so organisers advise carpooling.
A night half marathon through Glensheshkin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork on 30 October 2026. The fully marked 21 km course has 475 m of climb, GPS is allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.
November 2026
Munster regional cross country championships for Senior, U23 and juvenile uneven age categories held in County Tipperary on 1 November 2026 with venue to be confirmed.
A fundraising trail event in Glendalough on 7 November 2026 with a competitive 15 km run and an 8.5 km non-competitive walk or jog in support of Fighting Blindness.
A trail 10 km through Clara Vale woodlands and riverside paths, the final race of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy on 07/11/2026 with entry for those aged 16 and over.
