Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2025-2026

The Brandon Ridge Half Marathon is an extreme running event taking place in Dingle, County Kerry. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, the race covers a distance of 21 kilometers with a significant elevation gain of 1260 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproo..

The Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop is a challenging running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in County Wicklow. Covering a distance of 21.5 kilometers with a 750-meter ascent, the route features moderate terrain and is fully marked for participants. Runners are requir..

The Dingle Trail is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set to take place in County Kerry. This moderate difficulty race covers a distance of 10 kilometers with a 200-meter ascent. Participants are required to carry mandatory gear, including a showerproof and windpro..

Johns Hill in Killbrannish is a Southeast League race organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. The event features a challenging 9 km course with a 500 m ascent, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gl..

The Glasnamullen and clockwise lap of Djouce is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in Wicklow. This moderate difficulty race covers a distance of 10.20 km with a climb of 410 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a ..

The Wicklow Way Race is a challenging ultra-marathon event that spans 127 kilometers through the scenic Wicklow Hills, starting from Clonegal, Carlow, and finishing at Marlay Park, Dublin. Participants face a significant elevation gain of 3,665 meters, with a strict time limit of 21 hours to complet..

Lough Mohra is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set to take place in Waterford. The race covers a distance of 16 kilometers with a significant ascent of 550 meters, categorized as difficult terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory..

The Church Mountain event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, features a challenging race to the summit of Church Mountain, followed by a loop on scenic mountain and forest trails in County Wicklow. The course spans approximately 9.55 kilometers with a climb of 545 meters, categori..

The 3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra is a running event taking place in County Cork, featuring a challenging 11.5 km course with a 300-meter climb. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the event is classified as moderate difficulty, with a fully marked route.Participants are required to carry mandatory gear, inc..

Seahan is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Dublin. The race features a challenging 9.8 km course with a 510-meter climb, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof j..

The Knockmealdowns event, organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, takes place in Waterford and features a challenging 7.6 km course with a significant ascent of 899 meters. This event is classified as difficult terrain, requiring participants to carry mandatory safety gear, including a ..

Bray Head is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, featuring a classic route that ascends and descends the two summits of Bray Head in County Wicklow. The race covers a distance of 6.85 km with a total climb of 270 meters, categorized as moderate difficulty. P..

Annagh Hill is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in Wicklow County, Wexford. The race features a new route with a distance of 10.7 km and an ascent of 550 meters, categorized as difficult terrain. Participants are required to carry mandator..

Templehill is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in Limerick County. The course features a moderate difficulty level, covering a distance of 6 kilometers with an ascent of 500 meters. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, in..

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 one to four marathons across different scenic courses in Ireland. This challenge, known for its camaraderie and breathtaking views along the Wild Atlantic Way, offers both full and half marathon optio..

The Croghan Half is a challenging half marathon event taking place in Wicklow, showcasing the scenic trails and open mountain terrain of Croghan Kinsella. The race covers a distance of 21 kilometers with an elevation gain of 850 meters, making it suitable for experienced runners. Participants are re..

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 only for experienced runners and navigators. Participants must..

The Currabinny Trail is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in Currabinny Woods, County Cork. This event features a 7 km course with a moderate difficulty level, including a 100-meter climb. The route is fully marked, and participants are required to carry mandat..

The Nav Challenge 1 - Comeraghs is an extreme mountain running event taking place in County Waterford. Participants will navigate 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 skills..