Trail Running calendar near Spelga Dam 2026-2027

Join this NIMRA Championship race in County Down featuring a 6.30 km mountain course. Runners navigate 360 metres of climb with minimal marking and mandatory safety kit for a true mountain running experience.

A 7.7km mountain run in Dublin's Ticknock, encouraging low-carbon travel with no on-site car parking. The route features marked trails, forest sections, and a 4km junior course. Registration is at the Blue Light pub.

Test your endurance at this 55 km ultra marathon through the Mourne Mountains featuring over 3000 meters of ascent. This extreme mountain race summits several peaks including Slieve Donard and Slieve Bearnagh.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is Ireland's only two-day mountain navigation event. Teams of two compete across various distance categories, requiring self-sufficiency and overnight camping in the Mourne Mountains. It's a unique test of endur..

Trail running event from Bray Seafront into the Wicklow Mountains offering distances from 10 km to 80 km across coastal, forest and mountain terrain. Races use marked and marshalled routes with finish-line mementos and refreshments.

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

A women-only introductory night trail run on the Sugarloaf Way in Wicklow. This 7 km event requires a head torch and trail shoes, with all entry fees supporting Bray Women's Refuge. A sweeper ensures it's accessible for various paces.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Test your endurance at The Buzzard's Roost in County Down. This 11.90 km mountain race features an 870 meter climb and forms part of the IMRA Ulster Championships.

Experience a night run through the hills of Wicklow with 5 km and 11 km routes featuring technical trails and forest boardwalks. Use a headtorch to navigate the terrain and enjoy post race refreshments in the mountain air.

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 navigational mountain event in the Mourne Mountains on 18 October 2026 with an unmarked route and no GPS allowed. Distance is 99 km, climb 999 m, and a Level B kit is mandatory.

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.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Pier Gates Remembrance Race in Wicklow honors the memory of IMRA members. It features a main 8.5 km route, a shorter option, and a junior race. Fancy dress is encouraged for this celebratory event.

The 17th Donadea 50k ultra marathon returns, hosted by the Donadea Running Club in Kildare. The event has a specific deferral and refund policy valid until the end of the year.