Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Take on Galtymore Uphill, a 6 km mountain race with 750 m of ascent in County Tipperary on 10 June 2026 as part of the Munster Uphill League. Expect tough terrain and mandatory kit, with volunteers helping keep the event safe and friendly.

New for 2026, the Croagh Patrick Uphill is a sharp mountain race up Ireland's sacred peak, climbing 770 m in about 3.8 km. Part of the Connaught Weekend and Irish Uphill League, it offers a bold challenge for mountain runners.

The Mweelrea will take place in Clooncarrabaun on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Tackle the new Bangor Erris Trail in County Mayo, a challenging 34 km with 750 m of climb and limited route markings. Part of the inaugural Connaught Weekend, this wild run requires Level C kit and bans GPS.

The Ballinastoe will take place in Togher Beg on Wednesday 17 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 11 kilometers.

The Glendalough Tucker Trail will take place in Brockagh on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 80 kilometers.

The Carrowkeel will take place in Gortalough on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Join the Coillte Trail League at historic Glenstall Abbey in County Limerick on Sunday 21 June 2026 for a scenic 12 km run on easy trails. Level B mandatory kit applies, with final instructions given at registration.

Explore scenic Ballygannon Woods and Clara Vale near Rathdrum with an 8 km main route, shorter junior courses and wheelchair accessible challenges. Moderate climbs and a friendly Trail League Leinster vibe make this great midweek trail run.

Test yourself on a 9.45 km out and back up Sorrell Hill with 392 m of climb, from forest trails to slippery sections and open mountain tops. Moderate terrain with Level B safety kit required and a friendly prizegiving at Zellers, Lacken.

The Benbulben (Luke's Bridge) will take place in Grange on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

An 11.5 km scenic trail run in County Cork on 5 July 2026 featuring 300 m of climbing across fire roads, mountain and forest trails. Expect wet underfoot and river crossings so bring grippy shoes and a showerproof jacket; on the day registr..

Enjoy a scenic but testing mountain run at Djouce Woods, County Wicklow in the IMRA league. Choose a 12 km climb or a shorter junior loop on fully marked trails, then relax with prizes and a raffle at Berto's Pizzeria.

Log na Coille is an up and down mountain race from Ballineddan to Lugnaquilla in Wicklow, packing about 700 m of climb into a 10.5 km course. Part of the Irish Championship, it offers sweeping mountain views and requires map navigation and..

Take on Templehill, a scenic mountain run in County Limerick with a 627 m climb and fully marked route, GPS use allowed. Pick the 12.2 km summit route or the 4.9 km junior course through Combaun wood for a Munster Championship challenge.

Tackle Trooperstown Hill in County Wicklow on Wednesday 15 July 2026, an energetic mountain run with 11.5 km of rugged trail and 455 m of climb. Fully marked route and part of the Leinster League, perfect for keen trail runners.

Brandon Vertical in County Kerry on Friday 17 July 2026 is a short but brutal 3.9 km climb with 750 m ascent to a summit cross, part of the Irish Uphill League. Expect steep terrain, some scrambling and strict advanced kit rules.

The Brandon Ridge Half Marathon will take place in Dingle on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

The Dingle Trail will take place in Dingle on Sunday 19 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Join Carnavaddy in Ravensdale Forest on 22 July 2026 for 10 km and 5 km trail routes that climb to summits, cross open mountain and finish through forest with rewarding views. Fully marked and part of the Leinster League, it is a scenic, ch..