Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Sorrell Hill is a mountain running race in Wicklow on 1 July 2026. The out-and-back course covers 9.45 km with 392 meters of climb, featuring forest trails, slippery paths, and open mountain. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event..

Run the slopes of Benbulben in County Sligo on a 9 km course with 400 m of climb. A mandatory kit list applies and registration is in Grange village, with a shuttle bus to the start. A 4.5 km short course is also available.

A trail race in County Cork on 5 July 2026 with 11.5 km and 5 km options across fire roads, open mountain and forest trails. The route is fully marked, a waterproof jacket is mandatory and GPS devices are not allowed.

A mountain running event in Djouce Woods, County Wicklow, featuring a 12.2 km route with substantial ascent and a junior 4.6 km course. The route is fully marked, GPS is allowed and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Log na Coille is a traditional up-and-down mountain race in County Wicklow with a 10.50 km main course (700 m ascent) and an unmarked route; GPS is not allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required.

This mountain run in County Limerick offers a challenging 12 km route to the summit of Templehill and a scenic 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and it's part of the Munster Championship. Parking is available for a small..

Trooperstown Hill in County Wicklow on 15 July 2026 offers long, short and beginners forest loop options on a fully marked mountain course with a Level B mandatory kit list. Parking is limited so carpooling is mandatory.

A steep uphill race on Brandon in County Kerry covering 3.90 km and about 750 m of ascent along the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path, with mandatory Level C safety kit and an entry limit of 250.

This extreme 21 km mountain half marathon in Kerry ascends 1260 meters over Mount Brandon and other peaks. The route is marked at major junctions, finishing at a Dingle pub with food for all. Full mandatory mountain running kit is required.

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 with 600 m of climb. The moderate terrain course is marked at major junctions. Registration opens in July 2026.

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

A 127 km mountain ultramarathon along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal on 24 July 2026, with 3,665 m of ascent and a 21 hour limit. Level C mandatory kit is required and GPS use is permitted.

An 8 km mountain run in County Roscommon on hard packed gravel with 250 m of climb and a fully marked anticlockwise loop. A 4.5 km junior out and back is available and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Crotty's Lake is an IMRA mountain race on Comeragh Mountain in County Waterford featuring an 8.00 km main course with 410 m ascent and a 5.00 km junior option; technical lake-side sections and a mandatory waterproof jacket requirement.

Moylussa is a mountain running event in County Clare with a long 10.7 km course rising 536 m and a 4.4 km junior short course, held on 26 July 2026. Entry is limited and basic mandatory kit is required.

Trail race in Glen of the Downs, County Wicklow on 29 July 2026 with an 8.15 km main course and a 4.88 km junior route. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed, 292 m climb, and basic mandatory kit includes a showerproof jacket.

This challenging 7.35 km mountain run on Nephin in County Mayo features 736 m of ascent on a fully marked route. Mandatory kit is required, and registration is in Lahardane village. The event includes a shorter junior course.

Art's Loop is a 10 km mountain run in Wicklow with 680 meters of climb, part of the Leinster Championship. It requires specific mandatory safety gear, with final kit decisions made on race day. Registration opens in late July for a limited..

Experience mountain running in County Wicklow with routes over the rocky summit of Little Sugar Loaf. Choose between the 8.5 km forest and mountain trail, a 5 km short course, or a 1 km mountain bike track fun run.