Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027

The Wicklow Way Race will take place in Park on Friday 24 July 2026. You can run 127 kilometers.

The Slieve Bawn will take place in Roscommon on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Tackle Crotty's Lake on Comeragh Mountain on 25 July 2026 with an 8 km mountain run and 410 m of climb over technical, slippy trails. Limited route marking and great views make this a true mountain running challenge.

Join the Mount Melleray Trail for an 8 km forest run in County Waterford with challenging climbs and stunning views, part of the Coillte Summer and Autumn Trail League. Expect waymarking at main junctions and mandatory safety kit checks.

Enjoy scenic trails in Glen of the Downs on 29 July 2026 with a main 8.15 km route and a shorter 4.88 km option. Fully marked and part of the Trail League Leinster, this friendly race offers great views and post race food.

The Nephin will take place in Lahardaun on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Enjoy classic Belmont mountain running in County Wicklow on 5 August with scenic but technical 8.5 km and 5 km courses plus a free 1 km Belmont Challenge fun run. Expect rocky summit sections, marked routes, mandatory Level B kit and café p..

Tackle the slopes of Johns Hill in County Carlow on 8 August 2026 with spirited 9 km and shorter 5 km options, including about 500 m of climb. Expect rugged trails, great views, and post race refreshments and prizes.

The Queen Maeve's will take place in Sligo on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

The Mountain Rescue Benefit Race will take place in Brockagh on Wednesday 12 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Explore Knockma in County Galway on Wednesday 12 August 2026 with the IMRA Galway League, featuring a fully marked 9.6 km main route plus short and junior races. Volunteer run event so helpers are welcome.

Experience four days of coastal and hill running in Inishowen, Donegal from 13 to 16 August 2026 with a new scenic route each day along the Wild Atlantic Way. Pick a full or half marathon any day and aim to complete the combined 105 mile lo..

Lug Uphill in Barravore, County Wicklow on 14 August 2026 packs 800 m of ascent into a steep 6 km climb that will test every runner. As part of the Irish Uphill League and a Nasego Six Nations trial, this new Leinster Weekend race is a must..

The Tinahely Half Marathon in County Wicklow on 15 August 2026 is a rugged 21 km mountain challenge in the new Leinster Weekend. As a Nasego Six Nations trial it requires advanced kit and rewards experienced runners seeking a big test.

Take on the extreme Galtymore mountain race on Sunday 23 August 2026 in County Tipperary, a 13 km out and back to the summit with 1300 m of climb. Part of the Munster and Irish championships, this route rewards bold ridge runners.

Explore Cape Clear Island on Saturday 29 August 2026, running scenic trails with views across Roaringwater Bay toward Fastnet Rock. Choose a half marathon or 10km and enjoy return ferry travel from Baltimore included with entry for a memora..

Explore Glenanaar Forest on the Canon Sheehan Loop on Sunday 30 August 2026, with 10.5 km and 5 km options over a fully marked, moderately hilly trail. GPS friendly and part of the Munster Coillte Trail League; Level B kit required.

Conquer Mount Leinster on 30 August 2026 with a tough 15 km mountain run featuring 750 m of climbing across technical terrain. Expect limited course marking and required advanced kit for a true hill running test.

Run the stunning Kerry Way Ultra, a circuit around Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula with a full 200 km option plus 101 km, 58 km and team relay formats. Start and finish at Killarney Racecourse with crew support, trackers and a true coastal endu..

Diamond Hill in County Galway on Saturday 5 September 2026 is a classic Connemara hill race with fully marked routes and a 440 m climb. Choose a 7.1 km or 2.9 km course and enjoy stunning views as part of the Galway League.