Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 45 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
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 two new routes : 8.5 km (455 m climb) and 4.2 km, technical terrain and Level B mandatory kit required.
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 offering a competitive 15 km run and a non-competitive 8.5 km walk or jog to support Fighting Blindness research.
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.
Leinster and Dublin Senior and Juvenile Uneven Ages athletics event at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 7 November 2026 with senior and juvenile categories.
A road race and a juvenile cross country event titled Patrick O'Dea take place in Lissycasey, Co. Clare on 08 November 2026 with permit cert. 26/550.
A 62.5 km mountain out-and-back ultra from Leenane to Maum with a new climb to Binn Chuiní, 1800 m ascent, limited to 50 places and Level C mandatory kit.
A charity trail running event on 14 November 2026 with two distances, starting and finishing at Glencullen Adventure Park and supporting Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue.
Munster Intermediate and Juvenile B Cross Country Championships on 15 November 2026 in Cork with venue and full details to be confirmed by the organiser.
IMRA AGM 2026 Race in County Wicklow on 21 November 2026 with route to be confirmed; Level B kit is mandatory, only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.
December 2026
National novice and uneven ages cross country event in Abbotstown, Dublin on 6 December 2026 organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.
January 2027
A loop based endurance event in Waterville where runners repeat a 43 km course under strict kit and crew rules, with each loop timed to an eight hour limit.
Two limited-entry events from Dublin Castle into Wicklow: a 62 km road-and-mountain Challenge and a 25 km nighttime Pursuit, both capped at 200 entrants.