Rhode AC Marathon

The Rhode AC Marathon is organised by Rhode Athletic Club and takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 8:30am in Rhode, County Offaly. The course starts and finishes at Rhode National School and initially takes runners through Rathcobican, Ballybryan, Fahy and into Rhode village and back before joining the Grand Canal. The bulk of the marathon consists of three flat 11km loops along the scenic Grand Canal towpath, finishing at the school lay-by. The course is entirely flat and well-suited to runners seeking a personal best. Event HQ is Rhode Parish Hall. The event is chip timed and organised through Pop Up Races, with the 2026 edition marking the second year of the race and the addition of new distances.