Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

The Slievenamon will take place in Kilcash on Sunday 10 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Tackle the Knockmealdown Uphill on Wednesday 13 May 2026 in County Waterford: a steep 4.5 km climb gaining 536 m as part of the Munster Uphill League. Level B mandatory kit required and GPS devices are not permitted.

Tackle Brockagh in County Wicklow on Wednesday 13 May 2026, an IMRA mountain run with a 9.90 km main route climbing 414 m and a 4.80 km junior option. Fully marked, GPS friendly and part of the Leinster League.

Take on the Beara Way Ultra, a 161 km coastal challenge around Castletownbere with 5,500 m of ascent and a 37 hour limit. This remote, fully marked route offers rugged scenery and a limited 100 runner field for a true ultra test.

The Wicklow Way Relay will take place in Wicklow on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 104 kilometers.

The Union Wood will take place in Knockmuldoney on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 6 and 8 kilometers.

The Beara Way LITE will take place in Cork on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 70 kilometers.

Test your legs on the technical Mám Éan mountain race in County Galway on 16 May 2026, featuring rocky, scenic trails and a challenging climb. Entries capped at 50 with prizes, a raffle and light refreshments at the finish.

Beara Way Challenge on Saturday 16 May 2026 in County Cork offers a tough 23.5 km mountain route with 1100 m climb, sweeping sea views and technical trails from Castletownbere. Expect rugged ascents, marked route and a truly scenic challeng..

Enjoy rolling hills, a beach section and a Parkrun finish hill at the Ardgillan IMRA Trail League race in Ardgillan Demesne, County Dublin on Wednesday 20 May 2026. About 9 km on a marked route with a junior 5 km option.

The Cooley Half will take place in Cooley-Halbinsel on Saturday 23 May 2026. You can run 22 kilometers.

Take on Carnaween, a scenic mountain race in County Donegal offering long and short route options with steep climbs across open farmland. Limited to 61 runners and part of the Ulster Championship, it promises a rugged, rewarding challenge.

The Moylussa will take place in Clare on Sunday 24 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Challenge yourself on Slievenamon Uphill, a 4 km climb with 576 m of ascent and stunning mountain views as part of the Munster Uphill League. Mandatory safety kit is required and GPS devices are not allowed, with kit checks on the day.

Run the Sugar Bowl on Great Sugarloaf in County Wicklow on Wednesday 27 May 2026, with long and short courses plus a junior and Sugarloaf Challenge. Expect technical trails, steep climbs and grassy slopes so trail shoes are recommended.

Tackle the Tountinna mountain race in County Tipperary on 31 May 2026, a compact 10 km with about 500 m of climb and rewarding panoramic views. Part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League, it promises a tough scenic challenge.

The Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains will take place in Sligo on Wednesday 3 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 9 kilometers.

Scarr on 3 June 2026 is a scenic but challenging mountain race in County Wicklow, featuring an 8.6 km main course with a steep ridge climb and a 5 km short option. Part of the Leinster League, it promises tough terrain and great views.

The Galty Crossing will take place in Townparks on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

Challenge Keadeen in County Wicklow on 10 June 2026 with a 9.6 km ridge run and 360 m of climb, starting and finishing at the car park via the trig and Carrig peak. Expect rugged terrain and mandatory safety kit, with limited course marking..