Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A 70 km mountain ultra around Beara with 2292 m ascent, running from and back to Castletownbere via Eyeries and Mish Kish, requiring Level C mandatory kit, staffed aid stations and limited personal drop bags.

Mám Éan is an IMRA mountain running event in County Galway on 16 May 2026 offering an 8.30 km main course with 350 m climb and a 3.70 km junior route. The technical, fully marked course requires mandatory Level B kit.

A 23.5 km mountain half marathon in County Cork on 16 May 2026 with 1,100 m of ascent and a fully marked coastal route along the Beara Way. Mandatory Level B kit and water are required.

Ardgillan is an IMRA race at Ardgillan Demesne in County Dublin. The mainly off road course of about 9 km with 190 m climb runs through parkland and a beach section, is fully marked and requires Level A kit.

Cooley Half is a marked mountain half marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026. The 21.5 km course climbs about 790 m and follows forest tracks, the Poc Fada route and a river descent.

Test your endurance in County Donegal with a mountain run featuring 514 meters of climbing. Navigate steep summits and open terrain in this event included in the Ulster Championship and North West League.

A 50 mile run around Croagh Patrick near Louisburgh, County Mayo, with a route that includes Sheefrey Pass, Tawynard Forest and Doolough Valley. Single entry tickets are listed at €87.50 and online sales close May 10, 2026.

The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge returns for its 18th edition on 23rd May 2026. Runners can choose from full marathon, half marathon, or 10km distances through the unique rocky landscape of the Burren in County Clare. The event starts at..

Experience a challenging mountain race in County Kerry featuring a 9.6 km route with 700 meters of climbing. Runners navigate rough open mountain terrain as part of the Munster Championship league.

A 5 km community trail run and walk in the grounds of Slane Castle on May 24th, returned for its 11th year to raise funds for the local school parents association. The route follows estate and riverside trails and offers on the day t shirts..

Slievenamon Uphill in County Tipperary on 27 May 2026 is a 4.00 km uphill race with 576 m of ascent, part of the Munster Uphill League. Level B mandatory kit is required and entries are limited to 250 runners.

A circuit and summit route on the Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow with technical trails; options include a long 9.0 km with 575 m climb, a 4.5 km out-and-back, and a 1 km challenge. Route fully waymarked and mandatory kit required.

A last person standing Backyard Ultra in Kilcornan Woods where runners complete a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Head torches are mandatory and mandatory Level C kit is required; entry is limited with an entry fee of €50.

Experience a 10 km mountain run in County Tipperary featuring a 500 meter climb. This event follows a marked trail through Munster as part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League.

A mountain running event in Sligo's Ox Mountains on a marked 8.95 km course with 288 meters of climb. Mandatory safety kit is required, with final instructions given on race day. Entry is open to all with a fee of €7.

Event Overview The Scarr mountain running event takes place in Wicklow County on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. The event features a main course with a distance of 8.60 km and a total climb of 400 m. A shorter course of 5.00 km is also available...

A community run in Farran Woods supporting Farran National School, featuring a chip timed 5 km and a 2 km children’s run with refreshments afterwards.

A 32 km mountain crossing in County Tipperary with about 1500 m of ascent on an unmarked route. GPS is allowed and a Level C mandatory kit is required; the course visits multiple high points across the Galty range.

A week-long, all-inclusive running and hiking trip in Ireland from June 6 to 13, 2026, featuring a 50K race and local activities like whiskey tastings and sheepdog demonstrations. Lodging, most meals, and in-country transport are included w..

Trail races in Portumna Forest Park with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K options; walkers and wheelchairs welcome for participants over 18, and safety rules and cut off times apply for longer distances.