Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

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 kilometre road and hill race from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring steep climbs and mixed terrain in August.

An open mountain race in County Tipperary to the top of Galtymore and back over Cush and Galtybeg. The full course is 13 km with 1300 m ascent, route unmarked and Level C mandatory kit required.

Cush Galtees is a 4.5 km mountain run in County Tipperary with 400 m ascent, a fully marked out-and-back route and mandatory Level B kit.

Mountain running at Belmont Demesne in Wicklow with marked long and short trail courses, a 1 km fun run, mandatory kit requirements and a €3 car park charge.

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 trail race along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, Level C mandatory kit and pre-approval required.

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.

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.

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.

Carrauntoohil is a mountain running event in County Kerry on 6 September 2026 with a 13.7 km course and 1,126 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required.

Two seaside races at Tullan Strand Beach on 12 September 2026: a 5 km beach run and a 10 km course that includes dune sections, with posted race packs.

A marked mountain trail event at Crotty's Lake, Comeragh Mountain, with a 7 km course and a 5 km short/junior route; jackets are mandatory and GPS is not allowed.

A marked mountain run at Diamond Hill in County Galway on 12 September 2026, offering a 7.1 km route with 440 m ascent and a 2.9 km short course; Level B kit is mandatory and places are limited to 250.

A map and compass navigational event in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 13 September 2026, with long and short unmarked mountain courses. Mandatory Level C kit is required and GPS navigation is not allowed for competitive results.

A community led trail running festival in Fauna Forest, Donard offering 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon routes with marked courses, aid stations and post race refreshments.

A backyard ultra in County Cork on a fully marked 6.7 km forest loop with 125 m climb per lap. Runners must carry Level C kit and follow the hourly loop rules until one runner completes one more loop than the rest.