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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

Kids Run

Wtf 2 Day Ultra Stage Race

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 16

Beara Way LITE

Knockaneroe

70 km

A 70 km mountain ultra around Castletownbere on the Beara Way with significant ascent, manned aid stations, and Level C mandatory kit. The route passes Eyeries and Allihies and allows one drop bag per runner.

Saturday May 16

Beara Way Challenge

Sheep's Head

24 km

A 23.5 km mountain half marathon in County Cork with about 1100 m ascent. The fully marked 2026 route follows the Beara Way, summits Mish Kish and Knockoura, and returns to Castletownbere.

Friday Jul 17

Brandon Vertical

Grove

4 km

A steep uphill race in County Kerry covering 3.90 km with 750 m ascent, following a pilgrim path to the summit cross. The route is unmarked, GPS is allowed, and Level C mandatory kit is required.

Saturday Jul 18

Brandon Ridge Half Marathon

Dingle

Half Marathon

A 21.00 km mountain trail race in County Kerry with 1260 m of ascent, limited course marking and mandatory Level C kit. Finishers receive a race t shirt and prizes are awarded for the top three men and women.