Cork City Marathon 2026

May 31, 2026 at 08:15 AM to May 31, 2026 at 02:30 PM

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Organised by Cork City Council, the Cork City Marathon has three distances: the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K race. The routes weave through Cork City’s scenic and vibrant streets and suburbs, past iconic landmarks and along the bustling quays. The incredible support from Corkonians lining the streets, paired with the camaraderie among participants, guarantees a memorable day for all.

The Cork City Marathon is open to all, from elite athletes chasing records to first-time runners tackling personal goals. It's more than a race—it’s about community, resilience, and making a difference.

Building on the €300,000 raised for 70 charity partners in 2025, we aim to double this target in the coming years. With our new tagline ‘Your Race, Their Hope.’ We encourage participants to run for causes close to their hearts, making every stride on May 31st count towards vital, life-changing work.

As a full member of AIMs the Cork City Marathon is IAAF certified.

FUNDRAISERS CHARITY

Debra O'Leary	Cancer Connect	€70
Molly Field	Irish Kidney Association CLG	€30
Susan O Donnell	Cork ARC Cancer Support House CLG	€20
Tony Corbett	GOAL	€0
Musa Ntikinca	Breast Cancer Ireland	€0
Shruti Jiwatode	Down Syndrome Centre Cork	€0
Sean O Mahony	Barnardos	€0
Kate O Mahony	Acquired Brain Injury Ireland	€0
Martin Condon	Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery	€0
Clare Carlile	Marymount University Hospice	€0
Fionnuala Geraghty	Children in Hospital Ireland	€0
Mark Gibbons	The Crann Centre	€0
Paddy O'Callaghan	Alzheimer Society of Ireland	€0
John Duncliffe	Alzheimer Society of Ireland	€0
Ciara Duncliffe	Alzheimer Society of Ireland	€0
Cody Duncliffe	Alzheimer Society of Ireland	€0
Patrice Sheehan	Irish Kidney Association CLG	€0
Nil Sabata	Irish Cancer Society	€0
Colin Watt	Cork Mental Health Foundation	€0
Mark Mc Donnell	Cancer Fund For Children	€0
Mikey Hynes	Mental Health Ireland	€0
Angeli Otero	Aid Cancer Treatment	€0
Eimear Ward	Pieta	€0
Ryan Ward	Dogs Trust	€0
Colm Field	Irish Kidney Association CLG	€0
Cherise O’Meara	Breast Cancer Ireland	€0
Jude Little	Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)	€0
Lloyd Celino	Mercy Hospital Foundation	€0
Alejandro Fuentes	Action Mental Health	€0
Érica Reis	Breast Cancer Ireland	€0

CHARITIES

	Cancer Connect	€70
	Irish Kidney Association CLG	€30
	Cork ARC Cancer Support House CLG	€20
	3Ts	€0
	A Little Lifetime	€0
	A Lust For Life	€0
	Acquired Brain Injury Ireland	€0
	Action Mental Health	£0
	ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services	€0
	Age Action	€0
	Aid Cancer Treatment	€0
	Aid for Education SCIO	€0
	Air Ambulance NI	£0
	ÁIRC supporting children with disabilities in Mayo	€0
	Alzheimer Society of Ireland	€0
	Amnesty International Ireland	€0
	Amyloidosis UK & Ireland	£0
	Anam Cara Parental & Sibling Bereavement Support clg	€0
	Angelman Syndrome Ireland	€0
	Aoibheanns Pink Tie	€0
	Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland	£0
	ARC Cancer Support Centre (Dublin)	€0
	Arthritis Ireland	€0
	ASD Ireland	€0
	Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund	€0
	AsIAm	€0
	Asthma Society of Ireland	€0
	Ataxia Foundation Ireland Neuroataxia CLG	€0
	ATD Ireland	€0
	Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland	€0