The Irish Trail
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The Irish Trail

📅 May 23, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Dublin · Ireland

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 24, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

90 km65 km

Races on the programme

RaceDistanceElevation gain
Course en étapes - 90 KM90 km2,468 m
Course en étapes - 65 KM65 km1,666 m
Marche en étapes - 65 KM65 km1,666 m

About

The Irish Trail is a stage trail race in the west of Ireland: an 8-day, 7-night trip starting and finishing in Dublin, with five racing stages through the Glen of Aherlow, Killarney National Park, Mount Brandon near Dingle, the Burren Way and Connemara.

Two cumulative formats are offered: 65 km (1,666 m ascent / 2,060 m descent), open to runners and walkers, and 90 km (2,468 m ascent / 2,857 m descent), for runners only. Places are limited to 50 participants, with accommodation in 3-star hotels.

Highlights

  • Off-road
  • Unusual venue
  • Heritage
  • Landmarks
  • Seaside
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