Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

The Glendalough Trail Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026 supports Fighting Blindness with a competitive 15 km option or a non-competitive 8.5 km walk or jog. Entry requires a minimum donation of €100.

A *10 km* trail run in County Wicklow that uses coastal cliff paths and forest trails. Part of the Gaelforce 10K series, the event provides route details, advice, accessibility information and results.

A 60 km out and back mountain ultra on the Western Way from Leenane to Maum with 1,420 m of climb, capped at 50 runners and requiring Level C mandatory kit. It serves as the final race in the Irish Ultra Championships.

Run The Line is a fundraising trail race for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue on 14 November 2026 at Glencullen Adventure Park. Two distances, 13 km and 26 km, follow mixed trails through the Dublin Mountains.

IMRA AGM 2026 Race is set for Saturday 21 November 2026 in County Wicklow. The long course is listed as 99.00 km with 999 m climb, while route and entry details remain to be confirmed.

A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.

An endurance loop event in Waterville where competitors repeat the 43 km WTF loop every eight hours until only one completes a full loop. Entry is by application, limited to 33 participants, with a €100 fee and €5 refunded per loop.

A 50 km ultramarathon at Donadea Forest Park hosted by Donadea Running Club, listed to return on Saturday, February 13. Early-bird places were sold out and deferrals or refunds were allowed until December 31.

A 10K trail run on the Cooley Peninsula on Saturday 20th February, based at McCrystals Track in Jenkinstown. The route mixes runnable trail and natural terrain, climbs about 240 m and includes a finisher medal; onsite parking is available.

A trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow featuring a 10 km course on forest tracks instead of tarmac. Scheduled for 3 April 2027, it is open to participants aged 16 years and above and is part of the Gaelforce 10K trilogy.

A women only trail ultra in Laragh, Co. Wicklow with 56 km and 24 km routes along St Kevin's Way to Hollywood. The event includes on route toilets with period products, a fully marked course and no cut off times.

A multi-race trail event on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry with routes that overlook the Atlantic and the Skelligs, featuring a 130 km ultra, a 2 day stage race, 43 km, 25 km and a kids run.

A new single day 38 mile ultra from Mizen Road to Glengarriff, the MTC POOKA is Day 1 of the 14 day MizMal end to end of Ireland. Entries are limited and competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 mph minimum average pace.

A single day ultra of 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion, the MTC MACHA is Day 3 of the 14 day MizMal series. The field is limited, finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and mandatory kit.

A 44.4 mile single day ultra from Limerick City Hotel to Dough, Miltown Malbay, forming Day 5 of the MizMal Ireland series. Limited to 40 entrants, maps and tracking are provided to entrants and all finishers receive a bespoke BANSHEE medal..

MTC ENBARR is a single day ultra of 35.7 miles from Ballyvaughan to Galway. It is Day 7 of the MizMal fourteen day end to end series, features competitor tracking and issues a finisher medal.

A single-day ultramarathon of about 52 miles from Clifden to Westport, MTC Gancanagh is Day 9 of the MizMal® series. The field is capped at 40, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut-offs apply, with organiser tracking and checkpoint support.

A single day ultra of about 47 miles along the MizMal route from Westport Woods Hotel & Spa to Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry. Entry is limited to 40 runners and cut off points use a minimum average speed of 4 mph.

A new 47 miles single-day ultra following the MizMal® route from Tobercurry to Bundoran, forming Day 11 of the Ireland end-to-end series. Places are limited, tracking with SOS is provided and finishers receive a bespoke Balor medal.

A point to point ultra of about 37.4 miles on the MizMal route from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as day 13 of the 14-day MizMal series. Entry is capped, mandatory kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace are enforced.