Trail Running calendar near Florence Court Demesne 2026-2027

Tackle the classic Slieve Donard ascent in the Mourne Mountains on 30 May 2026, a challenging 10 km race with 850 m of climb and spectacular summit views. Part of the Irish Championship and Irish Uphill League, it also serves as the Snowdon..

The Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains will take place in Sligo on Wednesday 3 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 9 kilometers.

Tackle the Millstone in County Down on Thursday 4 June 2026, a short but steep 7.7 km course with 470 m of climb offering thrilling fell running and great views. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS use is not allowed.

Meels is a sharp mountain challenge in County Down on 18 June 2026, covering 7 km with 560 m of ascent over minimally marked terrain. Expect a navigational test with no GPS and mandatory safety kit for experienced runners.

The Carrowkeel will take place in Gortalough on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford covering about 16.7 km with roughly 1,050 m ascent. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is mandatory; a coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.

Join the IMRA on 26 June 2026 for a lively 5.7 km mountain run around Drinnahilly in County Down featuring 260 m of climb across easy terrain. Basic mandatory kit is required and final kit list is confirmed at registration.

The Benbulben (Luke's Bridge) will take place in Grange on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

Join Carnavaddy in Ravensdale Forest on 22 July 2026 for 10 km and 5 km trail routes that climb to summits, cross open mountain and finish through forest with rewarding views. Fully marked and part of the Leinster League, it is a scenic, ch..

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

Take on the Mullaghcarn Giant on Saturday 25 July 2026, a scenic but testing 12 km mountain race with a summit at Mullaghcarn and around 500 m of ascent. Expect rugged, boggy terrain so trail shoes and mandatory safety kit are required.

A 10K and half marathon at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 26 July 2026, routed on multi terrain paths free from traffic past Hillsborough Lake and local historic sites. Entries include a themed medal, chip timed results and free photos.

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

Seven Sevens is a mountain running event in County Down on 8 August 2026. The course is 31 km with 2800 m of ascent, listed difficulty 5, and Level B mandatory kit is required.

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

Four days of marathon and half marathon races in Inishowen, County Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Separate routes run each day forming a 105 mile loop, with finish catering and finisher medals.

A 25.1 km mountain race from and to Tollymore National Outdoor Centre in County Down, crossing the Mourne Wall and several peaks. The course has 1,359 m of climb, Level C mandatory kit and only major junctions marked.

Join Cuilcagh in County Cavan on 12 September 2026, an 11.9 km route with 870 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Part of the Ulster Championship and North West League, GPS devices are not allowed.

Tackle a scenic 99 km Glenbarrow route in County Laois on Saturday 12 September 2026 as part of the Southeast League. Easy terrain and marked junctions keep it accessible, while mandatory safety kit and no GPS add an old school challenge.

The Buzzard's Roost on Saturday 3 October 2026 in County Down is a fierce mountain run of 11.90 km with 870 m of climb, ideal for strong fell runners. Part of Ulster Championship, it has strict safety kit rules and limited course markings.