Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2025-2026

Queen Maeve's is a mountain running event taking place on Knocknarea in County Sligo, designed to honor the memory of Octavious 'Ocky' Job, a valued member of the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team. The race features a challenging 7 km course with a total ascent of 370 meters, fully marked for parti..

The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race is an annual event organized by the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team in collaboration with the Irish Mountain Running Association. Set in the scenic Paddock Hill area near Laragh, County Wicklow, this race features an 8 k..

The Quadrathon Challenge is a unique four-day endurance event that invites participants to complete up to four marathons across different scenic courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, the challenge offers both full and half marathon options, catering to various fi..

Run the Ridge is an exciting mountain and trail running event set in the picturesque Derrybawn Woods and the Wicklow Mountains. Scheduled for the 2025 season, participants can choose from various race distances, including a challenging 30k trail race featuring the Spinc boardwalk, a 20k route throug..

Mám Éan is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in Galway. The course spans approximately 8.3 km with a significant elevation gain of 350 meters, featuring a mix of rocky and grassy terrain. Runners will navigate an "out and back" route, offer..

The Croghan Half is a challenging half marathon event taking place in Wicklow, featuring a distance of 21 kilometers and an elevation gain of 850 meters. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this race showcases a variety of terrains, including fire roads, forest trails, rocky paths, and open mountain area..

Aughavannagh is an extreme mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in County Wicklow. The race covers a challenging distance of 22.6 km with a significant ascent of 1,095 meters, making it suitable for experienced runners only. Participants must navigate an un..

The Currabinny Trail is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Currabinny Woods, County Cork. This 7 km trail features an easy difficulty level with a 100-meter ascent, making it accessible for various runners. The route is fully marked, and participants..

The Nav Challenge 1 - Comeraghs is an extreme navigational running event taking place in County Waterford. Participants will tackle a challenging 16 km course with a significant ascent of 900 meters. The route is unmarked, and GPS devices are not permitted, emphasizing the need for navigational skil..

The Kilworth Backyard Ultra is an extreme endurance running event taking place in County Cork. Participants will tackle a challenging course with a distance of 6.7 km and a significant elevation gain of 125 meters. Runners are required to carry mandatory gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves,..

The Slieve Bloom Way Ultra is an extreme running event taking place in Laois, covering a challenging distance of approximately 72 kilometers with a significant ascent of 2000 meters. The race follows the marked trails of the Slieve Bloom Way, featuring a mix of fire roads, trails, open mountains, an..

The Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon is a scenic running event set in County Tipperary, featuring a challenging 21-kilometer course with a moderate difficulty level and a total ascent of 300 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, a..

The Seven Sisters Skyline will take place in Dunlewy Near on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 30 and 55 kilometers.

Mullaghcleevaun is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in Wicklow. Participants will navigate a 12.10 km course with an ascent of 800 meters, requiring advanced navigational skills due to the terrain. The race emphasizes safety, mandating spe..

The Galtee Challenge Duo Race is an extreme mountain running event held in County Tipperary, featuring a challenging 27 km course with an ascent of 1800 meters. Participants must enter as pairs and are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, and emergency supp..

EcoTrail Wicklow is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning landscapes of Wicklow, Ireland. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event features multiple race distances, including 80K, 46K, 30K, 19K, and 10K, catering to runners of various skill levels. With a strong emphasis on eco-resp..

The Women's Night Challenge is a unique running event designed exclusively for women, taking place in Wicklow. This introductory challenge encourages female participation in night running, featuring a 7 km route along the scenic Sugarloaf Way. Participants are required to carry essential gear, inclu..

The Canon Sheehan Loop in Glenanaar Forest, County Cork, is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. This moderate difficulty race covers a distance of 16 kilometers with an ascent of 550 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterp..

The Glendalough Trail Run is an exciting event scheduled for October 18, 2025, aimed at supporting Fighting Blindness and its research initiatives. Participants can choose between a competitive 15km running course or a non-competitive 8.5km walk/jog, making it accessible for all fitness levels. This..

The Halloween Half Marathon takes place in Glensheshkin Woods, County Cork, featuring a challenging 21 km course with a moderate difficulty level and a 300-meter climb. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event requires participants to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, glov..