Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 114 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Ireland below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van , , , , or .

A mountain run in County Kerry on 24 May 2026 covering 9.60 km with about 700 m of ascent. The unmarked open-mountain route has a Level C kit requirement and is part of the Munster Championship.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

An uphill mountain race on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 covering 4.00 km with 576 m of climb. Mandatory Level B kit is required; entries open 25 May with a 250-person limit.

A mountain running meeting on the Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow featuring a 9 km summit circuit, a 4.5 km out and back, and a free 1 km fun challenge, on fully marked technical trails with mandatory Level B kit.

A last person standing backyard ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited, Level C mandatory kit and head-torches are required.

Tountinna is a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026 with about 500 m of ascent. It is part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League and requires Level B safety kit; GPS devices are not permitted.

June 2026

A mountain running event at Sliabh Daean, County Sligo on 3 June 2026 offering an 8.95 km route with 288 m climb and a 5.5 km short course that avoids the mountain section. Entry is limited and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Scarr in County Wicklow is a fully marked mountain run featuring an 8.60 km course with about 400 m of climb and a 5.00 km short option; Level B mandatory kit is required and the event is part of the Leinster League.

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.

Galty Crossing is a 32.0 km mountain running event in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent and an extreme difficulty rating; the route is unmarked, GPS use is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

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.

A mountain running race on Keadeen featuring a 10.00 km route with 385 m of climb, a short course of about 4.2 km for juniors, mandatory Level B kit, and inclusion in Leinster and Southeast leagues.

An open mountain uphill race to the summit of Galty Mór on 10 June 2026, covering 6.00 km with 750 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A mountain uphill race on Croagh Patrick in County Mayo on 12 June 2026 covering 3.80 km with 770 m ascent. Entry is limited and a Level B mandatory kit list applies.

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 with 766 m of ascent, largely unmarked except for the final 1 km to the summit which is flagged and mandatory. Level C kit is required and the race counts for the Irish and Connacht championships.

A new mountain trail event near Bangor Erris on 14 June 2026, the loop covers about 34 km with roughly 750 m climb and requires compulsory Level C kit. Camping places are reserved at Connemara Caravan and Camping Park with booking opening i..

Trail races at Ballinastoe Wood near Roundwood County Wicklow feature an 11 km route with 504 m climb and a 4.7 km short course out and back to the boardwalk. The course is fully marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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