Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

Blackstairs Loop is a 14.30 km mountain run in County Wexford with about 1000 m of climb on an unmarked route. It is part of the Leinster Championship and requires Level B mandatory kit; GPS devices are not allowed.

A 200 km ultra around the Iveragh Peninsula starting and finishing at Killarney Racecourse, run in two waves with different time limits. Qualification, mandatory safety gear and organised crew stops are required along the route.

Carrauntoohil is a mountain running event in County Kerry on 6 September 2026 with a 13.7 km course and 1,126 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed and Level C mandatory kit is required.

Glenbarrow in County Laois on 12 September 2026 is a long mountain running event covering 99 km with 999 m of climb. It has limited course marking, no GPS allowed, and a mandatory Level B kit list.

A beach and dune running event at Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran on 12 September 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km courses. Entry fees include a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt.

A map and compass navigational event in the Comeraghs, County Waterford on 13 September 2026, with long and short unmarked mountain courses. Mandatory Level C kit is required and GPS navigation is not allowed for competitive results.

A loop-based backyard ultra in Kilworth Woods with 6.7 km laps and 125 m ascent per lap, fully marked course and Level C mandatory kit. Runners repeat hourly laps until only one remains; crews may assist at base camp only.

Mountain ridge races across the Seven Sisters in Donegal offer 55 km, 30 km and 16 km options with technical terrain, large elevation gains and UTMB Index status for the longer distances.

A 16.4 km mountain circuit in Wicklow with about 1000 m ascent, unmarked route and GPS allowed. Level C mandatory kit is required and the event forms part of the Leinster Championship.

Trail running event that starts and finishes on Bray Seafront and routes into the Wicklow Mountains. Distances range from 10K to 80K across coastal paths, forest trails and mountain climbs.

A marked 22.50 km trail race in Lisvernane, Co. Tipperary on 26 September 2026 featuring 563 m of climb, mandatory Level B kit, three water stations and registration at Aherlow Community Center.

A three leg mountain relay across County Wicklow covering 54 km and 2,170 m of ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and advanced mandatory kit is required.

A 54 km, 2,170 m ascent mountain relay in County Wicklow split into three solo legs on an unmarked course. Level C mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.

A partnered mountain race in County Tipperary covering 25.5 km with about 1800 m ascent, run on an unmarked route. Level C mandatory kit is required and teams must navigate to a sequence of control points starting and finishing at King's Ya..

A night mountain running event at Lough Tay with fully marked 11 km and 5 km routes over technical terrain and notable ascent. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS devices are not permitted.

A looped 10 km trail in Howth, County Dublin, running over grassy tracks, woodland paths and sealed roads with two ascents to the Ben of Howth and views across Dublin Bay. Entry restricted to those aged 16 and above.

Trail race at Garryduff Woods, Rochestown on 11 October 2026, covering 6.50 km with about 200 m of climb on technical single track. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed, and Level B kit is mandatory.

Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.

A marked night trail in Glendalough with a 10 km loop and an about 4.8 to 5.0 km short option, including 490 m ascent and sections of the Wicklow Way and St Kevin's Way. Level B mandatory kit and a suitable torch are required.