Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 55 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 .
September 2026
Annual cross-country meeting in Greenanstown, Stamullen with juvenile, junior, senior and masters races across multiple age-group distances and chip timing.
County cross country championships in Cappakeel on 27 September 2026 with races for even age groups and novice categories, organised by Oughaval A.C. and Emo Rath A.C.
October 2026
Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.
A 29 km mountain race in County Tipperary for teams of two, featuring 2300 m of ascent across unmarked terrain and eight mandatory control points.
Test your map and compass skills in County Wicklow with this unmarked navigational challenge featuring long and short courses across open mountain terrain.
Johns Hill in Killbrannish is a Southeast League mountain run in County Carlow with a 9 km main course, a 5 km junior option, and required Level B kit.
County cross country championships in Cork on October 4, 2026, with races from 1,000 m to 7,500 m across juvenile and senior categories.
A night mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit including a headtorch, technical terrain and variable weather. Parking and prizegiving take place at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carpark.
A coastal trail run in Howth on 10 October 2026 covering a 10 km route with mixed terrain; entry from age 16 and a listed fee of €45 plus fees.
Experience a 6.5 km trail race through the technical single tracks and woods of Rochestown in County Cork with 200 meters of climbing.
Unmarked map and compass navigational event in County Wicklow with long and short courses and mandatory level C safety kit.
A community 5 km run, jog or walk at the Sport Ireland campus promoting solidarity, diversity and inclusion with a t-shirt included and a non chip timed format.
Cross-country relays and international races at Abbotstown on 18 October 2026, featuring juvenile relays and senior 8 km and 6 km championship races.
Experience a night run through the trails of Glendalough with 10 km and 5 km routes featuring mountain summits and historic landmarks in County Wicklow.
Regional Leinster athletics event in Gowran on 24 October 2026 featuring Novice, U20 and Juvenile even-age races, organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
Munster cross country round for Novice, U20 and juvenile even‑age categories at Two Mile Borris, Co Tipperary on 25 October 2026, organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A 5 km marked night trail in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, County Cork, with about 100 m of climb. GPS is not permitted and a Level B kit list is mandatory; parking is limited so organisers advise carpooling.
A night half marathon through Glensheshkin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork on 30 October 2026. The fully marked 21 km course has 475 m of climb, GPS is allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.
November 2026
Munster regional cross country championships for Senior, U23 and juvenile uneven age categories held in County Tipperary on 1 November 2026 with venue to be confirmed.
A fundraising trail event in Glendalough on 7 November 2026 with a competitive 15 km run and an 8.5 km non-competitive walk or jog in support of Fighting Blindness.