Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 73 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 .
August 2026
Marked 6.7 km mountain running race at Ticknock with 330 m climb, a 3.2 km junior route, Level A mandatory kit and encouragement to use public transport.
Trail races on 15 August 2026 at Laragh GAA, Knockfin, featuring 20k, 10k and junior 3k courses through Derrybawn Ridge and Woods.
Trail races at Mount Melleray, County Waterford with marked routes, an 8 km main course and a 4.5 km short course, compulsory showerproof jacket and age-based entry fees.
An 8 km mountain fundraiser at Lough Tay with a 5 km short course, fully marked routes, Level B mandatory kit, and entry fees of €7/€5.
A 15 km multi-terrain race from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back on 22 August 2026, featuring steep climbs and rough, unsurfaced paths.
Open, self-navigated mountain race over Cush, Galty Beg and Galty Mór covering 13 km with 1300 m ascent and mandatory Level C kit in County Tipperary.
A marked 4.5 km mountain out-and-back on Cush in the Galtees with 400 m climb, Level B mandatory kit, and entries open 17–22 August 2026.
Mountain running meeting in Belmont Demesne with long (8.2 km), short (4.25 km) and 1 km fun options, mandatory Level B kit and post-race prizegiving and BBQ.
Portmarnock Beach 5K, the Ice Cream Race, includes a kids dash, a juvenile 2 km and a senior 5 km on the beach with prizes and on-site facilities.
A 2026 series of 4 mile races in Co. Kildare with events at Donadea Forest Park and Clane, noting a combined entry option and permit cert. no 26/189.
A 127 km ultramarathon along the Wicklow Way with 3,665 m ascent, a 21-hour cutoff, Level C mandatory kit, and 5 ITRA points for finishers.
A small ferry based trail event on Cape Clear Island off West Cork offering a Half Marathon and a 10 km route across quiet lanes and rugged island trails. Ferry transport is included and places on the charter boats are limited.
Classic Distance for the Irish Orienteering Championships takes place on Rosskerrig, Sheep's Head Peninsula, with remapped terrain and entries managed via the Fabian4 system.
A marked trail event in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork on 30 August 2026 offering a 10.50 km loop with 265 m climb and a 5.00 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is permitted.
A 14.30 km mountain running event in County Wexford with about 1000 m of climb. The unmarked route visits Slievebawn, Carrigoulahan and Blackstairs Mountain and requires Level B mandatory kit.
September 2026
A 200 km point-to-point ultra along the Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula, with mandatory gear checks, tracked routing and designated crew stops.
A family 7KM obstacle course at Killruddery Estate on 5 Sept 2026 with 80 plus obstacles, water features and an eight lane Land Slide for children aged 10 plus with an adult.
A 13.7 km mountain race in County Kerry with 1,126 m ascent, unmarked route, GPS not allowed, and mandatory Level C kit; part of Munster and Irish championships.
A beach and dune running event in Bundoran on 12 September 2026 offering 5K walk, 5K run and a 10K dune challenge, with chip timing and mailed race packs.
