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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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Running Calendar Races in Comté de Limerick: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 19 races in Races in Comté de Limerick with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions19Races & courses
Distances5 - 80 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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MTC BANSHEE
Limerick, Ireland
May 11, 2027Date confirmed
71 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
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Ballyhoura Mountain Trail
Limerick, Ireland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km42 km24 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Limerick Spartan
Limerick, Ireland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Culture & HistoryNature & Off-Road
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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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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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 11, 2027 | MTC BANSHEE | Limerick, County Limerick, IE | Road Running | 71 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 12, 2027 | MTC Dullahan | Spanish Point, Munster, IE | Road Running | 74 km |
| May 13, 2027 | MTC ENBARR | Ballyvaghan, Munster, IE | Road Running | 58 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ballyhoura Mountain Trail | Limerick, County Limerick, IE | Trail Running | 60 km42 km24 km |
| Date to be announced | Limerick Spartan | Limerick, County Limerick, IE | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2027 | Connemara Marathon | Maam Cross, Connacht, IE | Road Running | 63 km42.2 km21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Comté de Limerick (Ireland, Comté de Limerick) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 19 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Obstacle Course Racing. Key host locations include Limerick, Maam Cross, Dublin, and Schull. Notable events in the selection include Great Limerick Run, MTC BANSHEE, and Ballyhoura Mountain Trail.
Race distances span from 5 km to 80 km, reaching up to +1,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Comté de Limerick 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 Races in Comté de Limerick?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 19 individual races in Races in Comté de Limerick. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Great Limerick Run, MTC BANSHEE, and Ballyhoura Mountain Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Comté de Limerick?
Events in Races in Comté de Limerick focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Obstacle Course Racing. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 80 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Limerick, Maam Cross, Dublin, and Schull.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Comté de Limerick?
The most selective courses in Races in Comté de Limerick climb up to +1,800 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 Races in Comté de Limerick?
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.