Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 45 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Ireland below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near , , , , or .
February 2027
Donadea 50k is a forest ultramarathon organised by Donadea Running Club at Donadea Forest Park, with bused entries, multiple ticket types, and updates on the event Facebook page.
A certified 10 km trail loop on the Cooley Peninsula with chip timing, finisher medal, water stations, toilets and a 3 hour course cut-off.
An obstacle trail event at Killruddery Estate featuring a 7KM loop repeated for 14KM or 21KM, rugged Wicklow terrain, named obstacles and a Winter Warrior finisher medal.
April 2027
A 10 km trail run in Bray, Co. Wicklow on 03.04.2027 that runs on forest tracks rather than tarmac, with entry restricted to ages 16 and above.
All-women trail event in Laragh Co Wicklow on April 17 2027 offering 56 km and 24 km routes with mixed terrain and on-route facilities.
May 2027
Multi day trail festival in South West Kerry featuring five races from short trail distances up to 130 km with ocean and Skelligs views.
A 38-mile point-to-point ultra on Ireland’s west coast, the MTC Pooka is a standalone race or Day 1 of the 14-day MizMal® series with bespoke finisher medal and mandatory kit.
A single day ultra of 47 miles from Killarney to Ballybunion, the MTC MACHA is Day 3 of the 14 day MizMal series. The field is limited, finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and mandatory kit.
A 44.4 mile single day ultra from Limerick City Hotel to Dough, Miltown Malbay, forming Day 5 of the MizMal Ireland series. Limited to 40 entrants, maps and tracking are provided to entrants and all finishers receive a bespoke BANSHEE medal.
MTC ENBARR is a single day ultra of 35.7 miles from Ballyvaughan to Galway. It is Day 7 of the MizMal fourteen day end to end series, features competitor tracking and issues a finisher medal.
A single-day ultramarathon of about 52 miles from Clifden to Westport, MTC Gancanagh is Day 9 of the MizMal® series. The field is capped at 40, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut-offs apply, with organiser tracking and checkpoint support.
A single day ultra of about 47 miles along the MizMal route from Westport Woods Hotel & Spa to Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry. Entry is limited to 40 runners and cut off points use a minimum average speed of 4 mph.
A 47 mile single-day ultra from Tobercurry to Bundoran that forms Day 11 of the MTC MizMal® series, with limited entries, mandatory kit and time cut-offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum.
A single-day 38-mile ultramarathon on the MTC MizMal® route from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway, with mandatory kit, tracking devices and strict cut-offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum.
A 50 Mile Ultra Marathon in Louisburgh, County Mayo, scheduled for 22 May 2027.
A multi-distance running event on May 29, 2027 in the Burren at Ballyvaughan, featuring marathon, half marathon and a 10 km mini marathon.
June 2027
A forest road and trail running event in Portumna Forest Park offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km routes set in wooded scenery.
July 2027
An all-beach running event on Brandon Bay offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon on beach terrain with views of Mount Brandon and the Atlantic.
Obstacle course races at Slane Castle Estate with a 5 km Sprint and 10 km Super across countryside and woodland, set over a weekend in late July 2027.
August 2027
BHAA Athletics stages the BMS Ireland 5k at Sports Campus Ireland with online entry, member and non-member fees, and the usual BHAA team and individual prizes.
