Blanchardstown
Trail Running Calendar near Blanchardstown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blanchardstown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An 8 km mountain fundraiser at Lough Tay with a 5 km short course, fully marked routes, Level B mandatory kit, and entry fees of €7/€5.
Portmarnock Beach 5K, the Ice Cream Race, includes a kids dash, a juvenile 2 km and a senior 5 km on the beach with prizes and on-site facilities.
A 2026 series of 4 mile races in Co. Kildare with events at Donadea Forest Park and Clane, noting a combined entry option and permit cert. no 26/189.
A 127 km trail race along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, Level C mandatory kit and pre-approval required.
September 2026
A family 7KM obstacle course at Killruddery Estate on 5 Sept 2026 with 80 plus obstacles, water features and an eight lane Land Slide for children aged 10 plus with an adult.
A 12-hour last-person-standing obstacle endurance event at Killruddery Estate featuring repeated 5 km laps each hour and a finisher’s medal only for those still standing.
October 2026
Women only night trail in County Wicklow on 2 October 2026. The fully marked 7.00 km route follows the Sugarloaf Way, requires a head torch and trail runners, and entry fees will be donated to Bray Women's Refuge.
A night mountain running event in County Wicklow with fully marked long and short courses, mandatory Level B kit including a headtorch, technical terrain and variable weather. Parking and prizegiving take place at Lough Tay / Lough Dan carpark.
A coastal 10 km trail run in Howth, Dublin on 10 October 2026 with an age limit of 16 and an entry fee of €42 plus fees.
Nav Challenge 3 is the fourth race of the Navigational Challenge league in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026. The route is unmarked, GPS is not allowed, and participants must carry mandatory Level B kit.
Cross-country relays and international races at Abbotstown on 18 October 2026, featuring juvenile relays and senior 8 km and 6 km championship races.
November 2026
A fundraising trail run in the Dublin Mountains with 13 km and 26 km courses, starting and finishing at Glencullen Adventure Park.
December 2026
National novice and uneven ages cross country event in Abbotstown, Dublin on 6 December 2026 organised by MyRunResults Ltd.
A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.
January 2027
February 2027
A 50 km event in Donadea, County Kildare organised by Donadea Running Club, listed as the 17th edition with bus transport for new entries and limited ticket availability.
April 2027
A 10 km trail run in Bray, Co. Wicklow on 3 April 2027 over forest tracks instead of tarmac, forming part of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy.
