Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

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 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.

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.

A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford of about 16.7 km with roughly 1,000 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires mandatory Level C kit; a free coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.

Trail races around Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with multiple route options from 200 m to 8 km. Registration at The Lakehouse, Splash Valley; basic mandatory kit is required.

An out and back summit race in County Wicklow on 1 July 2026, the main course is about 9.45 km with 392 m climb and only major junctions marked. Level B kit is mandatory and GPS is permitted.

A mountain run on Benbulben with a 9.0 km main route and a 4.5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and runners use a shuttle from Grange to Luke's Bridge.

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with main 11.50 km and short 5.00 km routes. The fully marked course includes river crossings and wet trail sections and requires a showerproof windproof jacket.

Trail event from Djouce Woods in County Wicklow offering a long 12.20 km route with 633 m climb and a junior 4.65 km course. Route fully marked, GPS allowed, Level B mandatory kit and limited parking.

A traditional up and down mountain race in County Wicklow on 11 July 2026 offering a 10.50 km route with 700 m climb and a 4.00 km short course; the route is unmarked and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

A mountain running event near Limerick with a **12.20 km** route and 627 m ascent, plus a **4.90 km** short course; route is fully marked to the summit, GPS allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required. Parking costs €2.

An evening mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked routes of about 11.5 km, 5 km and a 2.2 km forest loop, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking with carpooling required.

A steep uphill race in County Kerry covering 3.90 km with 750 m ascent, following a pilgrim path to the summit cross. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

A 21.00 km mountain trail race in County Kerry with 1260 m of ascent, limited course marking and mandatory Level C kit. Finishers receive a race t shirt and prizes are awarded for the top three men and women.