Trail Running calendar near Mourne Mountains 2026-2027

Trail running at Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow with **8.15 km** and **4.88 km** options, mandatory Level B kit and limited parking at the Outdoor Living car park.

A route-led ultra on 1 to 2 August 2026 tracing the Famine Way in reverse from Dublin to Strokestown with 105 mile and 50 mile options along the Royal Canal.

A four night trail running series in Longford in August 2026, starting with a Royal Canal 5 km on 5 August; single-night or full-series entries include a medal and t-shirt.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and entry by application for experienced, self-navigating runners.

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-style endurance event at Florence Court where runners repeat a 4.17 mile loop each hour until a single runner remains; medals and event shirts for participants.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig and back; trail shoes advised, age 16 or older.

A charity 5 km run at Oldbridge House in Co. Meath on 9 August 2026 raising funds for the Clogherhead Lifeboat along the River Boyne.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A fully waymarked 7.70 km low carbon mountain event in Ticknock with about 330 m climb, singletrack terrain and a 4.00 km junior course; public transport is recommended.

Trail races on 15 August 2026 at Laragh GAA, Knockfin, featuring 20k, 10k and junior 3k courses through Derrybawn Ridge and Woods.

An 8 km mountain fundraiser at Lough Tay with a 5 km short course, fully marked routes, Level B mandatory kit, and entry fees of €7/€5.

A NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.

A point to point trail marathon from Ballycastle to Waterfoot across mainly trail terrain with mandatory safety kit, GPX navigation and an 8 hour cutoff.

Mountain running at Belmont Demesne in Wicklow with marked long and short trail courses, a 1 km fun run, mandatory kit requirements and a €3 car park charge.

Portmarnock Beach 5K, the Ice Cream Race, includes a kids dash, a juvenile 2 km and a senior 5 km on the beach with prizes and on-site facilities.

A two-date 4-mile series in Co. Kildare with a trail event at Donadea Forest Park and a road race in Clane, permit approved and linked to an Athletics Ireland fundraiser.

An 11 km fell race in the Western Mournes from Sandy Brae with 768 m of ascent and mandatory mountain safety kit.

A family 7KM obstacle course at Killruddery Estate on 5 Sept 2026 with 80 plus obstacles, water features and an eight lane Land Slide for children aged 10 plus with an adult.