Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 55 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 .
October 2026
A 5 km marked night trail in Glensheskin Woods near Kilworth, County Cork, with about 100 m of climb. GPS is not permitted and a Level B kit list is mandatory; parking is limited so organisers advise carpooling.
A night half marathon through Glensheshkin Woods near Kilworth in County Cork on 30 October 2026. The fully marked 21 km course has 475 m of climb, GPS is allowed, and Level B mandatory kit is required.
November 2026
Munster regional cross country championships for Senior, U23 and juvenile uneven age categories held in County Tipperary on 1 November 2026 with venue to be confirmed.
A fundraising trail event in Glendalough on 7 November 2026 with a competitive 15 km run and an 8.5 km non-competitive walk or jog in support of Fighting Blindness.
A trail 10 km through Clara Vale woodlands and riverside paths, the final race of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy on 07/11/2026 with entry for those aged 16 and over.
Leinster and Dublin Senior and Juvenile Uneven Ages athletics event at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 7 November 2026 with senior and juvenile categories.
A 5 km road race and a juvenile cross country race in Lissycasey, Co. Clare on 08 November 2026; permit pending approval.
A 62.5 km mountain out-and-back ultra from Leenane to Maum with a new climb to Binn Chuiní, 1800 m ascent, limited to 50 places and Level C mandatory kit.
A charity trail running event on 14 November 2026 with two distances, starting and finishing at Glencullen Adventure Park and supporting Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue.
Munster Intermediate and Juvenile B Cross Country Championships on 15 November 2026 in Cork with venue and full details to be confirmed by the organiser.
IMRA AGM 2026 Race in County Wicklow on 21 November 2026 with route to be confirmed; Level B kit is mandatory, only major junctions are marked and GPS is not allowed.
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
A loop based endurance event in Waterville where runners repeat a 43 km course under strict kit and crew rules, with each loop timed to an eight hour limit.
Two limited-entry events from Dublin Castle into Wicklow: a 62 km road-and-mountain Challenge and a 25 km nighttime Pursuit, both capped at 200 entrants.
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.
A 10K trail race on the Cooley Peninsula starting and finishing at McCrystals Track, featuring mixed trail terrain, 240 m elevation and a 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.
An all-women’s trail event in Laragh, Co. Wicklow on April 17, 2027, offering 56 km and 24 km routes with mixed terrain and supportive 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.