The Monaghan Phoenix Marathon Festival, now in its 12th year, takes place the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September 2025. The event starts with a 10k on Saturday 27th and runs in and around the picturesque Rossmore Forest Park, on the out skirts of Monaghan Town. On Sunday 28th we offer two options - a Half Marathon and a Full Marathon. Both events take in a lap of Monaghan Town, before returning the Rossmore park. The Half Marathon continues on a loop of Rossmore Park, while the Marathon runners complete this loop 4 times.
While the Festival is in its 12th year, Monaghan Phoenix Athletics Club celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2025. From humble beginnings, the club has grown over the years into a top club with juvenile and senior competing at National and International Level.
Course Details.
The 10k starts on Saturday morning 27th at 10am in Rossmore Forest Park (H18 EK46). The course begins on the main avenue and continues into the park for a full loop of this beautiful national treasure. The course exits the park for the last 3k, returning to finish along the main avenue under the now famous Monaghan Phoenix Gantry.
The Half Marathon and Full Marathon start at 9am on Sunday 28th in the Park with registration taking place in Rossmore Forest Park. The Half Marathon runners start with a larger loop of Monaghan town, taking in the Monaghan Greenway, before returning to Rossmore Park to run one loop in the park. The Marathon runs along a shorter lap of Monaghan town returning to Rossmore Park to run 4 loops of the park.
Spectators and Supporters.
The location of the race makes it ideal for spectators and supporters as the race can be viewed from a number of locations, all within a short walk from the start/finish area. For those doing the Marathon distance, we provide a fuel station on each loop in the park (at the start/finish area) where you can leave you required fuel for collection. There are also further water stations around the course to assist hydration.
Post-Race Refreshments
After the race, enjoy the superb refreshments, cakes, sandwiches, home bakes etc provided by our members and friends, all served in Rossmore Park adjacent to the start/finish area. Music will be provided through the event, with the odd surprise along the route also.
Parking and Logistics
Parking in Rossmore Park is limited, however there is ample parking nearby at the Monaghan Retail Park (H18 E956) which is just a short walk/jog from the start/finish area.
RACE DETAILS
Registration link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/Vl5MIERTwv
Date and Times: 10K on Saturday 27th September 2025 – 10am start
Half Marathon on Sunday 28th September 2025 – 9am start
Full Marathon on Sunday 28th September 2025 – 9am start
Location: Rossmore Forest Park, Killycushill, Co. Monaghan H18 EK46
https://www.coillte.ie/site/rossmore-forest-park/
Timing: Chip timing for all events provided by ChampionChip
Prizes: Prizes for top 3 finishers in each event, with category prizes for Half Marathon.
Custom Medal and T-shirt for all finishers.
Image: Monaghan Phoenix AC