The Cooley Coast Run 10k starts and finishes at the Cooley Kickhams GFC grounds in Monksland, Carlingford. The entirely paved course travels directly along the shoreline of Carlingford Lough, providing a flat to gently undulating profile at sea level. The route is situated between the Cooley Mountains and the coast, with the inland 5k distance remaining separate from the coastal path. Participants navigate open public roads that are marshaled for the duration of the event.