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Waterville Trailrunning Festival

Name: Waterville Trailrunning Festival
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Spunkane

Spunkane, Ireland • 2-3 May 2026

Event

The Waterville Trailrunning Festival is a trail running event in the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry, Ireland. It is set on coastal terrain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Skelligs. The festival is scheduled for May 2-3, 2026 and features multiple trail races across different formats and distances. Partners and supporters are listed for the event, including outdoor and local organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Races

130 km
Two-day ultra stage race
43 km
25 km (Half(ish) Trail)
Kids Run

Ireland Spunkane

Race information

Website

130 km

Wtf 130km Ultra Trail

43 km

Wtf 43km Trail

25 km

Wtf 25km Half(ish) Trail

Wtf 2 Day Ultra Stage Race

Kids Run

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

Trail runs nearby

Fri - Sun May 15-17

Beara Way Ultra

Sheep's Head

161 km

A fully marked 161 km mountain ultra in Beara, County Cork, with 5,500 m of climb, multiple manned aid stations and four drop bag locations. Entry is limited and the race carries a 37-hour limit.

Saturday May 16

Beara Way LITE

Knockaneroe

70 km

A 70 km mountain ultra around Beara with 2292 m ascent, running from and back to Castletownbere via Eyeries and Mish Kish, requiring Level C mandatory kit, staffed aid stations and limited personal drop bags.

Saturday May 16

Beara Way Challenge

Sheep's Head

24 km

A 23.5 km mountain half marathon in County Cork on 16 May 2026 with 1,100 m of ascent and a fully marked coastal route along the Beara Way. Mandatory Level B kit and water are required.

Friday Jul 17

Brandon Vertical

Grove

4 km

A steep uphill race on Brandon in County Kerry covering 3.90 km and about 750 m of ascent along the Cosán na Naomh pilgrim path, with mandatory Level C safety kit and an entry limit of 250.