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Waterville Trailrunning Festival

Name: Waterville Trailrunning Festival
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Spunkane

Spunkane, Ireland • 1-2 May 2027

Waterville Trailrunning Festival

The Waterville Trailrunning Festival is a multi day trail running event on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry, Ireland. Course areas and viewpoints overlook the Atlantic Ocean and the Skelligs.

The festival includes five main trail races:

130 km Ultra Trail
86 km Ultra Trail
43 km Trail
25 km Half(ish) Trail
2 day Ultra Stage Race

There is also a Kids Run. The event provides live tracking and results and lists volunteer opportunities.

The festival is scheduled for early May 2027, with event dates shown as May 1 to May 2, 2027. The event is supported by a mix of international and local organisations, including Patagonia, ITRA and several Kerry community partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Spunkane

Race information

Website

130 km

Wtf 130km Ultra Trail

86 km

Wtf 86km Ultra Trail

43 km

Wtf 43km Trail

25 km

Wtf 25km Half(ish) Trail

Wtf 2 Day Ultra Stage Race

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

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