Rhode AC Marathon, 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Rhode, Co. Offaly
The Rhode Athletic Club's Marathon event returns on 19 September 2026 to Co Offaly, along with a 10km, 3/4 Marathon and Half Marathon option.
The Full Marathon, 3/4 Marathon and Half Marathon course starts at Rhode National School with runners heading from the school through Rathcobican, Ballybryan, Fahy and into Rhode village and back. After the opening stretch, runners complete three, two or one flat 11km loops along the scenic Grand Canal (depending on the distance), finishing at the school lay-by opposite the start line.
The 10km run starts approximately 1km from Rhode National School on the new road and then goes through Rathcobican. From there, runners continue towards Ballybryan, then turn right and just before Ballybrittian Bridge join the scenic Grand Canal path. The route follows the canal and finishes at the school lay-by.
Distances/Events
10K
Half Marathon
3/4 Marathon
Marathon


