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Walking Events Calendar Ireland 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Ireland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 67 great walks across the country. Find your next walk in Ireland below and join the walking community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near , , , , or .
August 2026
Walkers can enter the 10K Run/Walk 10 km, part of the Celtic Warrior weekend and held alongside the event's other running races.
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km, starting and finishing at Jack's Old Cottage, Islandeady, on a scenic clockwise route with ample parking and a measured course.
Walkers can choose 5k or 2K out and back routes from Keeraunmore caravan park with the Slyne Head lighthouse in view, plus a fun run with medal and goody bag.
Walkers are eligible for the short course 4 km with 490m climb, starting at Barravore Carpark in County Wicklow, open to age 14+, event capped at 50 entries.
The event offers a flat, fast 5km course suitable for walkers, starting 500m from Race HQ and finishing back at Race HQ by Kells Parochial National School, with parking beside Race HQ.
Walkers cross the Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains in stages 32 km, 30 km and 30 km; Single or Double Crossing options, self navigation and no walk leaders.
Walkers follow a 5 mile road route in Ballyduff Lwr., with parking available outside Ballyduff NS and St Nicolas Church.
Self guided walks from St Mary's Hall Swanlinbar: routes 30km, 25km and 16km over tarred, gravel and boggy mountain trails. Maps, signage, free parking and refreshments.
Walkers can choose 10 km or 5 km road routes starting near Island Theatre Community Hall, Ballinamore; chip timing and medals for all participants.
The event offers walkers a 5 Km family friendly route from Oldbridge House along the scenic banks of the River Boyne on a Park Run course with partial trails.
Walkers can tackle Full Marathon or Half Marathon distances across 1 to 4 days, covering 105 miles of scenic Inishowen on rugged, sometimes hilly coastal routes along the Wild Atlantic Way.
The event offers walkers a 5K coastal route starting at the Sea Rescue on the Ladies Beach, with a separate 1K kids fun run; t shirts and medals provided.
Walkers start at the Cannon Gun on Strandhill beachfront and follow a multi terrain route to Knocknarea that includes six kilometres of steep hill walking through fields, loose gravel and heather paths.
The event offers walkers a 5k route through the heart of the Boyne Valley in Co. Meath, passing the Newgrange Passage Tomb and scenic countryside, and is open to walkers alongside runners.
Walkers can join the 5km route starting in Gurtinard over flat tarmac streets and finishing in Listowel Square, with chip timed results and post race refreshments.
Walkers can choose 8.15 km, 4.25 km or the free 1 km fun loop from Belmont Demesne across forest, fields and the rocky Little Sugar Loaf summit; route fully marked.
Walkers may use the 5 km route from Tinahely on a quiet country road; the 10 km does not accept walkers, with parking nearby.
