Cooley Coast Run 5k
Cooley, Louth
9 May 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2025 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The Cooley Coast Run 5k begins and ends at the Cooley Kickhams GFC grounds in Monksland, Carlingford, which serves as the primary race headquarters. Unlike the 10k route which follows the shoreline, the 5k course is an inland loop that leads participants through the scenic countryside of the Cooley Peninsula. Runners navigate quiet public roads that offer stunning views of the nearby Cooley Mountains and the lush, green landscapes of County Louth. The terrain is primarily run on smooth, well-maintained tarmac and is characterized by a flat to gently undulating profile. This community-focused event is celebrated for its friendly atmosphere and provides a beautiful, less technical alternative to the coastal run.
Course profile & record eligibility
World Athletics record-eligibility rules cap net elevation loss at 1m per km of race distance, and require the start and finish to be no more than 50% of the race distance apart — both meant to stop a course gaining an unfair edge from downhill grade or a point-to-point tailwind. This is based on this course's recorded elevation and GPS data, not an official measurement or certification.