Trail Running calendar near Florence Court Demesne 2026-2027

Carnavaddy is a fully marked mountain running event in Ravensdale Forest with a long 10 km route and a short 5 km route, both including summit sections and woodland trails. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS use is not permitted.

A mountain running event in County Roscommon with an 8.0 km anticlockwise gravel loop (250 m climb) and a 4.5 km junior/short course. Route fully marked, GPS not permitted, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A NIMRA medium-distance fell race at Gortin Glens covering 12 km with 500 m ascent to Mullaghcarn (542 m). Trail shoes are advised, entries are limited to 200 and the minimum age is 17.

A fully marked point-to-point trail event at Glenbarrow, County Laois on 25 July 2026 with 7.7 km, 6.4 km (U18 trial) and 3.2 km routes. Mandatory showerproof jacket required and GPS devices are not permitted.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

Nephin is a mountain race in County Mayo with a 7.35 km route and 736 m ascent on a fully waymarked path. Level B kit is mandatory and a short junior out and back course is provided.

Four evening runs in Longford across August 2026, starting with a Royal Canal 5k on 5 August and continuing on 12, 19 and 26 August. Entrants can choose a full series entry with a medal and t shirt or single night entries.

A 19 mile mountain race in the Mourne Mountains with about 2,600 m ascent and an anticlockwise 2026 route over seven summits. Navigation skills and mandatory safety kit are required and entries are limited to 150.

A backyard ultra at Florence Court where runners complete repeated 4.17 mile laps with one hour to finish each lap. Laps repeat until only one runner remains; all finishers receive a medal and an event t shirt.

A marked mountain race on Knocknarea in County Sligo on 9 August 2026, featuring a 6.5 km route with 340 m ascent and an approximate 4 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A four day marathon and half marathon event along Inishowen on the Wild Atlantic Way, covering 105 miles of coastline. Separate routes run each day and participants can choose full or half marathon distances over one to four days.

A 15 kilometre multi-terrain run from Strandhill beachfront to the summit of Knocknarea and back, featuring a six kilometre hill section with a 700 foot climb. The 2026 race is set for Saturday 22 August and is now full.

A series of four mile events in County Kildare featuring both trail and road races, with a permit certificate 26/189 and an Athletics Ireland fundraising campaign. One event is at Donadea Forest Park and another is a 4 Mile Road Race in Cla..

A mountain fell race in the Western Mournes based at Sandy Brae on 29 August 2026. The route covers 11 km with 768 m of ascent, includes named control points and marked sections, and requires compulsory mountain safety kit.

A beach and sand dune running event in Bundoran on 12 September 2026 offering 5K and 10K routes. Entry includes a posted race pack and there is an option to buy a t-shirt; fees are €25 and €30.

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 mountain running event along the Seven Sisters ridge in the Derryveagh Mountains offering 55km, 30km and 16km races. The 55km and 30km are UTMB Index races and several prize purses are awarded.

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.

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.

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.