Ireland
Trail Running Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 86 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 .
November 2026
A 10 km trail run through Clara Vale's ancient woodland, open farmland and riverside paths, marking the final race of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy.
Leinster and Dublin Senior and Juvenile Uneven Ages athletics event at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 7 November 2026 with senior and juvenile categories.
A 60 km out and back mountain ultra on the Western Way from Leenane to Maum with 1,420 m of climb, capped at 50 runners and requiring Level C mandatory kit. It serves as the final race in the Irish Ultra Championships.
A fundraising trail run in the Dublin Mountains with 13 km and 26 km courses, starting and finishing at Glencullen Adventure Park.
IMRA AGM 2026 Race is set for Saturday 21 November 2026 in County Wicklow. The long course is listed as 99.00 km with 999 m climb, while route and entry details remain to be confirmed.
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.
Nighttime running from Dublin Castle with a 62 km mountain and road Challenge to Glenmalure and a 25 km Pursuit to Kippure.
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.
A measured 10 km trail on the Cooley Peninsula with mixed runnable trails, 240 m elevation, chip timing, on-site parking and a finisher’s medal.
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.
Women only trail ultra in Laragh, Co. Wicklow offering 56 km and 24 km routes on St. Kevins Way with toilets supplying period products and no cut off times.
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.
