Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 54 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
Munster Day 1 Even & Novice XC 2026 is a Munster Athletics cross country event in Two Mile Borris, County Tipperary on 25 October 2026 with entries via Athletics Ireland.
Night trail run in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, Co Cork, over 5 km with 100 m climb, route fully marked and strict mandatory safety kit; places are sold out.
A fully marked trail half marathon in Glensheshkin Woods, County Cork, with 21 km distance, 475 m climb, mandatory Level B kit and prizes including best costume and a 9 L dry bag for all.
November 2026
Regional Munster cross country championships for Senior, U23 and juvenile uneven age categories in Conna, County Cork on 1 November 2026.
County cross country championships for senior, junior and uneven age categories at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown on 1 November 2026.
County cross-country championships at Emo Court with juvenile, junior and masters races across a range of distances; club membership and online entry required.
A 5K and 10K individual running event at Lough Key on 01/11/2026 with entry fees of €20 for the 5K and €30 for the 10K.
A marked night mountain run in County Wicklow with 11 km and 5 km courses, Level B mandatory kit, marked routes and parking at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carpark.
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 10 km trail run through Clara Vale's woodland, farmland and riverside paths as the final race in the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy on 07/11/2026.
Leinster and Dublin Senior and Juvenile Uneven Ages athletics event at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 7 November 2026 with senior and juvenile categories.
A combined running event in Ennis featuring a 5 Km road race and juvenile cross country races, held at Fergus AC on Lees Road on 8 November 2026.
A cross country event under Connaught Athletics listed on Pop Up Races, scheduled for 08-11-2026.
A 62.5 km mountain ultra from Leenane to Maum and back via Binn Chuiní, 1800 m ascent, permit cap 50 places, final race in the Irish Ultra Championships.
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.
Masters cross-country in Abbotstown on 14 November 2026 with team and open races, ticketed bus travel, banquet and t-shirt options.
Provincial cross-country championships for Intermediate and Juvenile B athletes, scheduled in Clarecastle on 15 November 2026 and organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
Mountain races in County Carlow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit, GPS allowed, and prizes at the AGM hotel.
National Senior & Even XC set for 22 November 2026 in Dublin, with distances and exact venue to be confirmed.
December 2026