The Mourne Way Marathon is a truly stunning and testing event. Participants traverse the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and enjoy spectacular countryside and coastal scenery as they conquer their race. There are 6 seperate events on offer, from the rigorous Ultra Marathon down to a 5km challenge. So there is something on offer for people of all abilities. This is also a qualifying event for the esteemed Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Location: Rostrevor,... 

Take a Giant Leap for Suicide Prevention this July and take part in a sponsored skydive. Last year was the inaugural year for the event and it was a great success with over €15k being raised. This year there are three charities; Ó lá go lá, Pieta House and Lifeline Kilkenny. This is an event for all the family and there will be plenty of entertainment of the day to keep those who arent jumping occupied. Date: 28/7/12 Cost: €280 minimum, which... 

Arguably Ireland’s most scenic 8K race takes place in the stunning surrounds of Connemara this weekend, with places for the race filling up rapidly as the day draws near. Saturday will mark the 2nd Annual Roundstone Bay 8k, with the course itself consisting of a figure of eight loop, beginning and ending in Roundstone village, and taking in some spectacular coastal views along the way. Both runners and walkers are welcome and the organisers... 

The midlands is getting its first Adventure Race and its called the Lilliput Legend. Right in the middle of the summer participants will descend on Mullingar for this inaugural race. There are two options available the ‘Kick Ass’ and the ‘Bad Ass’ courses. The ‘Kick Ass’ course involves a longer run and cycle. This promises to be a great race for both seasoned adventure racers and first timers as the cycling section... 

It’s not a new story and yet again this year the Cork Marathon team find themselves under pressure from the deluge of last minute entries to the increasingly popular event. To address this, the entry deadline has been extended for another week – until Friday 18th May. Online entry will remain open until then and postal entries will be accepted throughout the week. The half marathon is now almost at full capacity, so while online entry will... 

This may be a treat for some of you challenge-seekers who might be in the mood for something a little different… The 4×4 Challenge is a driving and navigational offroad event, taking place in Irelands varying and scenic landscapes. It’s all to raise funds for Temple Street Children’s Hospital, but you get the pleasure of testing observation and navigation skills in a 4×4, with all the proceeds going to charity. Come on,... 

Formerly the West Wicklow Roar, the Moxie Challenge – ‘The Day in the Garden’ is another Adventure Race that packs a real punch. Participants can expect to push their limits as they kayak on the Blessington lakes, Hill Run and cycle the hills of Wicklow. The course consists of a 1.5km kayak, 12km cycle, an 8km hill run and then another 18km cycle. Date: Saturday May 26th 2012 Location: Blessington Lakes, Co. Wicklow Cost: €55 Difficulty:... 

Hell Week PT(TM) isnt satisfied with running their usual day elite military style selection courses. No, this time they are offering a tougher and meaner ‘Day of Days Challenge’. This inaugural challenge is a step beyond their usual selection style courses with a greater emphasis on brain power. Limited to 60 places, all participants will camp out on Mornington Beach. They will then be woken at some point during the middle of the night... 

Over five hundred people are expected to take to the streets of Belfast to participate in the first George Best Belfast City Airport 5 mile road race on Sunday 20th May. The race, in memory of the late athlete Les Jones, has received significant funding from the airport’s Community Fund and is being organised by governing body Athletics Northern Ireland. It will begin and finish in Victoria Park but not before runners take on the fast flat course... 

“Your feet ache. Your legs burn. But your heart soars….” now if a line like that doesnt catch your attention then nothing will. Trailtrekker returns this year and promises to be another great occasion. Participants will set out on either a 50km or 100km trek from Newcastle, Co. Down to Carlingford, Co. Louth over one weekend. This is a truly inspirational challenge in aid of Oxfam. The 100km route will is for teams of four people,...