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Cooley Half

Name: Cooley Half
Start: 2025-06-01
End: 2025-06-01
Location: Cooley-Halbinsel

Cooley-Halbinsel, Ireland • 1 Jun 2025

The Cooley Half is a scenic half-marathon event taking place in County Louth, Ireland. Scheduled for June 1, 2025, this race covers a distance of 21.5 kilometers with a moderate climb of 500 meters, categorized as having easy terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a charged mobile phone, among other items. The event is part of the Leinster Half-Marathon League, and entries will open on May 19, 2025. Volunteers are encouraged to assist in the event, contributing to a successful race experience for all. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Cooley-Halbinsel

Race information

Registration

21 km

500 m+

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Thursday May 8

Hen & Cock

Hilltown - 18 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

5 km

The Hen & Cock is a mountain running event scheduled for May 8, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. Participants will race over a 5km course with a 500-meter climb on open mountain terrain. The event is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to runners aged 16 and older.Registration opens..

Thursday May 15

Luke's

Hilltown - 18 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

7 km

Luke's is a mountain running event scheduled for May 15, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. The race covers a distance of 7 km with a 500-meter climb on open mountain terrain. It is the sixth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series.Participants must be at least 16 years old. The event begins at Meelmo..

Thursday May 22

Millstone

Newcastle - 29 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

8 km

The Millstone event is a trail running race scheduled for May 22, 2025, at Donard Forest Park. It features an 8-kilometer course with a 500-meter elevation gain, set on forest paths. Organized by Newcastle AC, the race is part of the 2025 Hills and Dales series and is open to participants aged 16 an..

Sunday May 25

Granite Peaks Races

Newcastle - 29 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

25 km

50 km

80 km

The Granite Peaks Races, organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association, take place on Sunday, 25th May 2025, at Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. The event features three challenging mountain running races: an 80km ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 25km race. Each course navigates rugged..

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Saturday May 31

Slieve Donard

Newcastle - 29 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

10 km

The Slieve Donard Race is a challenging mountain running event held in Donard Forest Park on May 31, 2025. Covering a distance of 10 km with an ascent of 850 meters, the race demands good fitness levels and navigational skills, especially in variable weather conditions. The route starts at Newcastle..

Thursday Jun 5

Loughshannagh

Newry - 18 km from Cooley-Halbinsel

8 km

Loughshannagh is an outdoor mountain running event scheduled for June 5, 2025, organized by Newcastle AC. The race covers 8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 800 meters on open mountain terrain. It is the eighth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series.Participants must be at least 16 years old an..