Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A marked mountain race around the Great Sugarloaf in Wicklow with technical trails, steep climbs, and three options: a 9 km circuit, a 4.5 km out and back, and a free 1 km challenge on the grassy slope.

A Backyard Ultra at Kilcornan Woods sends runners out on a 6.7 km marked loop every hour until one runner remains. The mixed terrain course requires Level C mandatory kit and offers limited camping and basic on site facilities.

Tountinna in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026 is a 10 km mountain run with 500 m ascent, part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League. GPS is not allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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 marked mountain race in County Wicklow with an 8.6 km main course (400 m climb) and a 5.0 km short course, Level B mandatory kit, and a ridge route that includes a steep ascent and long descent past Brusher Gap Hut.

A community run in Farran Woods supporting Farran National School, featuring a chip timed 5 km and a 2 km children’s run with refreshments afterwards.

A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with 1,500 m ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required; entry fee €60 and entries close 5 June 2026.

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.

Keadeen is an IMRA mountain race in County Wicklow with a main ridge route of 10 km and about 385 m climb plus a short course of c. 4.2 km. The route starts and finishes near the Keadeen trail head and may include boggy ground.

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.

Uphill mountain race on Croagh Patrick in County Mayo on 12 June 2026, with long, short and kids courses. The route is fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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 10.7 km mountain race on Mweelrea in County Mayo with 766 m of ascent, largely unmarked terrain and a mandatory Level C kit list. The final 1 km to the summit is marked and must be followed both ways.

A mountain loop from Connemara Caravan and Camping Park with long and short courses, rocky scrambles, ridge running and coastal views; Level C mandatory kit required and GPS is not permitted.

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 organised by Clane AC with a trail race in Donadea Forest on 18 June 2026 and a road race on 28 August 2026. Trail shoes are recommended and there is a shorter under 16 event.

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.