Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 61 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
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.
A new single day 38 mile ultra from Mizen Road to Glengarriff, the MTC POOKA is Day 1 of the 14 day MizMal end to end of Ireland. Entries are limited and competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 mph minimum average pace.
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 following the MizMal® route from Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry to Rolling Wave Guesthouse, Bundoran, with compulsory kit and timed cut-offs.
A 38 mile single-day ultra from Villa Rose Hotel to Inishowen Gateway Hotel, held as Day 13 of the MTC MizMal® series with limited entries, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut-offs.
A 50 Mile Ultra Marathon in Louisburgh, County Mayo, scheduled for 22 May 2027.
A multi-distance running event through the unique karst landscape of the Burren, County Clare, featuring a full marathon, half marathon and a 10 km run/walk.
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.
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.
A community 5 km fundraising run at Oldbridge House, County Meath, following the Park Run route along the River Boyne with proceeds to Clogherhead Lifeboat.
