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Currabinny Trail

Name: Currabinny Trail
Start: 2025-06-22
End: 2025-06-22
Location: Curraghbinny

Curraghbinny, Ireland • 22 Jun 2025

The Currabinny Trail is a scenic trail running event held in Currabinny Woods, County Cork, overlooking Cork Harbour. The event features a 7 km long course with about 150 meters of elevation gain, offering a fast route with some uphill sections and many downhill runs. A shorter 4 km course is also available, suitable for beginners, with approximately 50 meters of ascent.

The trails wind through mixed woodland with beautiful views of Cobh and Crosshaven. The route is fully marked, and GPS use is allowed. Participants must carry mandatory basic kit, including a showerproof, windproof jacket.

The event is part of the Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League in Munster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Curraghbinny

Race information

Registration

7 km

Long Course 7 Km

Short Course 4 Km

Kiddies Race Less Than 1 Km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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