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Connemara Marathon
Maam Cross, Ireland
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
63 km42.2 km21.1 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+2
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Running Calendar Ireland: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
47 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 67 races in Ireland with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events4736 confirmed dates
Competitions67Races & courses
Distances10 - 93 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+418 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Great Limerick Run
Limerick, Ireland
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunRelay+2
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Dublin City Half Marathon
Dublin, Ireland
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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MTC Pooka
Schull, Ireland
May 7, 2027Date confirmed
61 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
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MTC Leprechaun
Glengarriff, Ireland
May 8, 2027Date confirmed
69 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+1
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MTC Macha
Killarney, Ireland
May 9, 2027Date confirmed
76 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+1
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MTC Shamrock
Ballybunion, Ireland
May 10, 2027Date confirmed
80 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast
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MTC BANSHEE
Limerick, Ireland
May 11, 2027Date confirmed
71 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2027 | Connemara Marathon | Maam Cross, Connacht, IE | Road Running | 63 km42.2 km21.1 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | Great Limerick Run | Limerick, County Limerick, IE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| May 2, 2027 | Dublin City Half Marathon | Dublin, County Dublin, IE | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| May 7, 2027 | MTC Pooka | Schull, Munster, IE | Road Running | 61 km |
| May 8, 2027 | MTC Leprechaun | Glengarriff, Munster, IE | Road Running | 69 km |
| May 9, 2027 | MTC Macha | Killarney, Kerry, IE | Road Running | 76 km |
| May 10, 2027 | MTC Shamrock | Ballybunion, Munster, IE | Road Running | 80 km |
| May 11, 2027 | MTC BANSHEE | Limerick, County Limerick, IE | Road Running | 71 km |
| May 12, 2027 | MTC Dullahan | Spanish Point, Munster, IE | Road Running | 74 km |
| May 13, 2027 | MTC ENBARR | Ballyvaghan, Munster, IE | Road Running | 58 km |
| May 14, 2027 | MTC Ollipheist | Galway, Connacht, IE | Road Running | 93 km |
| May 15, 2027 | MTC Gancanagh | Clifden, County Galway, IE | Road Running | 83 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Ireland in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 47 public events and 67 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Atmospheric marathons in Dublin, Cork, and Galway plus Atlantic cliff trails in Kerry. Key host locations include Maam Cross, Limerick, Dublin, and Schull. Notable events in the selection include Connemara Marathon, Great Limerick Run, and Dublin City Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 10 km to 93 km, reaching up to +418 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Ireland includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Ireland?
RunningCompass currently lists 47 verified events with 67 individual races in Ireland. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Connemara Marathon, Great Limerick Run, and Dublin City Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Ireland?
Events in Ireland focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 10 km entry-level races up to 93 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Maam Cross, Limerick, Dublin, and Schull.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Ireland?
The most selective courses in Ireland climb up to +418 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Ireland?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
