The Fauna Trail Running Festival

The Fauna Trail Running Festival

The Fauna Trail Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 in Fauna Forest, Donard, Co. Wicklow. The event offers multiple measured route options on country road and forest trail designed to showcase the Fauna forest.

Distances include:

• The Fauna 5 Mile - Approximately 5 miles of country road and forest trail
• The Fauna 10 Mile - Approximately 10 miles of country road and undulating forest paths
• The Fauna Half Marathon - Approximately 13 miles on country road and undulating forest trail

Courses are fully marked and marshalled with regular checkpoints. Safety provisions include first aid stations and toilets. The event provides post-race refreshments, with tea and coffee served in Donard Hall. The route selection permits the use of running poles and includes provision of toilets and period products on site. The half marathon has a cut-off time of five hours.

The festival is organised by Trail Criú in partnership with She Summits Trail Running, Simple Strength Leixlip and Mountaineering Ireland. Entry includes a buff and an earlybird discount for the first 150 entries using code EARLYBIRD. Places are strictly limited to reduce environmental impact. Tickets are non-refundable; name transfers are possible until ten days before the event. Distance changes are permitted until 25 August. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.