Cootehill 10k
Cootehill, Cavan
12 Apr 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 2023 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 Cootehill 10k begins and ends on the historic Main Street, which serves as the vibrant heart for this popular annual road race. The route leads participants through the charming market town and out into the surrounding countryside, offering a scenic tour of the local landscapes in East Cavan. Runners navigate a circuit that showcases the area's rich heritage before returning for a high-energy finish back in the town center. The terrain consists entirely of smooth tarmac roads and is characterized by a series of rolling hills that provide a stimulating and rewarding challenge. This well-supported community event is celebrated for its professional atmosphere and its commitment to supporting Cootehill Cancer Care.
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.