Trail Running calendar near Donard Forest 2026-2027

A hill race on Merrick in Galloway Forest on 13 September 2026, covering 8 miles with 2,900 ft of ascent and start and finish at Bruce's Stone.

Test your endurance and navigation in a two day self-sufficient mountain marathon for teams of two. Choose from multiple distance classes or a one day score event in the scenic Mourne Mountains.

A 12-hour last-person-standing obstacle endurance event at Killruddery Estate featuring repeated 5 km laps each hour and a finisher’s medal only for those still standing.

Trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow on 26 September 2026 with races from 10KM to 80KM, part of the EcoTrail series and focused on sustainability.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Cuilcagh in County Cavan is an 11.90 km mountain race on 26 September 2026 with 870 m of climb, a 250 person limit and mandatory Level B kit; only major junctions are marked and GPS devices are not permitted.

Annual cross country meeting in Greenanstown, Stamullen with juvenile and adult races, team scoring and chip timing.

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.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

Marathon and Half Marathon on 4 October 2026 following the way-marked Newcastle Way through Tollymore, Castlewellan and Murlough to Newcastle beach.

A night mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit including a headtorch, technical terrain and variable weather. Parking and prizegiving take place at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carp..

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

A coastal 10 km trail run in Howth, Dublin on 10 October 2026 with an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees.

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.

Nav Challenge 4 in the Mourne Mountains takes place in County Dublin on Sunday 18 October 2026. The unmarked course is 99.00 km with 999 m of climb, GPS is not allowed and a Level B mandatory kit is required.

Cross-country relays and international races at Abbotstown on 18 October 2026, featuring juvenile relays and senior 8 km and 6 km championship races.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Narradale Fell Race will take place in Sulby on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

Cross country at Ormeau Park in Belfast with junior and senior races from 1 to 4 miles, organised by Annadale Striders with team and age-category prizes.