Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Trail races around Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with multiple route options from 200 m to 8 km. Registration at The Lakehouse, Splash Valley; basic mandatory kit is required.

An out and back summit race in County Wicklow on 1 July 2026, the main course is about 9.45 km with 392 m climb and only major junctions marked. Level B kit is mandatory and GPS is permitted.

A mountain run on Benbulben with a 9.0 km main route and a 4.5 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and runners use a shuttle from Grange to Luke's Bridge.

Trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with main 11.50 km and short 5.00 km routes. The fully marked course includes river crossings and wet trail sections and requires a showerproof windproof jacket.

Trail event from Djouce Woods in County Wicklow offering a long 12.20 km route with 633 m climb and a junior 4.65 km course. Route fully marked, GPS allowed, Level B mandatory kit and limited parking.

A traditional up and down mountain race in County Wicklow on 11 July 2026 offering a 10.50 km route with 700 m climb and a 4.00 km short course; the route is unmarked and Level C mandatory kit must be carried.

A mountain running event in Anglesboro, Limerick with a marked main 10 km course (627 m climb) and a 5 km junior option, mandatory Level B kit and entry fees of €7 and €5.

An evening mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked routes of about 11.5 km, 5 km and a 2.2 km forest loop, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking with carpooling required.

A steep uphill race in County Kerry covering 3.90 km with 750 m ascent, following a pilgrim path to the summit cross. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

A 21.00 km mountain trail race in County Kerry with 1260 m of ascent, limited course marking and mandatory Level C kit. Finishers receive a race t shirt and prizes are awarded for the top three men and women.

The Brandon Bay Run is Ireland's original all-beach running event. Participants can walk, jog, or run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon entirely on the sand of Brandon Bay. It's set against a backdrop of mountains and ocean on the Wild Atlantic W..

A 10 km mountain trail race in County Kerry on 19 July 2026 with about 600 m of climb. The course has only major junctions marked, GPS is allowed, and a showerproof windproof jacket is required as basic kit.

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A 127 km mountain race along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3665 m of ascent and a 21 hour limit. Pre-approval and Level C mandatory kit are required; finishers earn 5 ITRA points and receive a commemorative memento.

A mountain running event in County Roscommon with an 8.0 km anticlockwise gravel loop (250 m climb) and a 4.5 km junior/short course. Route fully marked, GPS not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A mountain running event at Crotty's Lake in Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026, featuring an 8 km main course with 410 m climb and a 5 km short/junior route. Mandatory showerproof windproof jacket and no GPS allowed.

A mountain running event in County Clare to the Moylussa summit, offering a 10.7 km long course and a 4.4 km junior course, with GPS allowed and Level A mandatory kit including a showerproof jacket.

Trail race in Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow with 8.15 km and 4.88 km routes on a fully marked course. Basic mandatory kit is required and post race refreshments and prize giving are held in the car park.

Nephin is a mountain race in County Mayo with a 7.35 km route and 736 m ascent on a fully waymarked path. Level B kit is mandatory and a short junior out and back course is provided.

Art's Loop is a 10 km mountain running event in County Wicklow on 1 August 2026 with 680 m of ascent, a 50-runner limit, and a Level B mandatory kit list including a waterproof jacket and whistle.