Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

A 5 km marked night trail in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, County Cork, with about 100 m of climb. GPS is not permitted and a Level B kit list is mandatory; parking is limited so organisers advise carpooling.

A night half marathon through Glensheshkin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork on 30 October 2026. The fully marked 21 km course has 475 m of climb, GPS is allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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 trail 10 km run through the deciduous woodlands of Clara Vale, Wicklow on 07.11.2026; the final event in the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy, open to those aged 16 and above with entry fees listed.

A 30 km section of the Western Way in County Galway on 14 November 2026, with about 710 m ascent. The fully marked route allows GPS and requires Level B mandatory kit; final carrying instructions are given at registration.

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.

Donadea 50k is a 50-kilometre running event in Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, organised by Donadea Running Club and listed as the 17th edition on 13 February. Updates are posted on the Donadea50k Facebook page.

A 10 km trail run on the Cooley Peninsula featuring 240 m of elevation and scenic views. Held at McCrystals Track in Jenkinstown on Saturday 20th February 2027, the event includes a finisher medal and on-site parking.

A multi-day trail festival on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry offering five races, from a 130 km ultra and a two day stage race to a 25 km event 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.