{read the review and then pop into the comments to guess your top 3 in the 50k and 80k} In the Mourne Mountains, or Beanna Boirche, where granite peaks claw at the sky and ancient myths whisper through the valleys, an epic battle looms on May 25, 2025. The Northern…
Last weekend, the Waterville Trail Running Festival (WTF) took place on the Iveragh Peninsula, and it’s no exaggeration to say it’s fast becoming a crown jewel of trail running—not just in Ireland, but in the Europe. Move over, Augusta golfers; Waterville’s trails are going to steal the spotlight.
There are many inspiring runners in Ireland, each carving their own path through sweat, determination, and sheer heart. Last year, at EcoTrail Wicklow, I had the privilege of bumping into a woman I’d admired online for ages—a beacon of positivity and resilience, someone you can’t help but want to meet.…
pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and inspiring a new generation. On the other, the sport still grapples with equitable participation, particularly in ultra-distance events.
The Slí Mhúscraí Ultra, Ireland’s first ultra of the year, delivered an electrifying start to the 2025 trail racing season. The 72km route, winding through the wild and rugged Cork countryside, saw seasoned ultra runners dusting off the cobwebs and testing their early-season form. With 2,140m of elevation gain and…