Dublin 2
Trail Running Calendar near Dublin 2 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dublin 2 for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Mountain running meeting in Belmont Demesne with long (8.2 km), short (4.25 km) and 1 km fun options, mandatory Level B kit and post-race prizegiving and BBQ.
A beach race day in Portmarnock featuring a Kids Colour-Dash, a Juvenile 2 km and a Senior 5K with entry fees, race numbers, bag drop and post-race photos.
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 ultra across the Wicklow Way with 3665 m climb, 21 hour limit, mandatory Level C kit, entry fee €80 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.
Trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow on 26 September 2026 with distances from 10KM to 80KM, part of the EcoTrail series and featuring coastal and mountain routes.
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.
A navigational race in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026 with an unmarked course, GPS not allowed, and a Level B mandatory kit requirement.
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 kilometre ultra marathon in County Kildare on 13 February 2027, organised by Donadea Running Club and serving as the Irish 50K Championship.
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.
