Francis run in memory of Maggs fundraising for Marymount University Hospice in Cork City Marathon 2025
Hey folks, this year, I plan to run the Cork City Marathon, in aid of Marymount Hospice and in memory of my amazing sister Maggs who passed away in Jan 2024. I have never run this type of distance before, so my main goal is to not not be stretchered off on the day. In fact, 42km is way above what I have ever done. As you all know, Marymount Hospice has been so good to my family and lots of other families. So, I will hopefully be able to provide them with a sum after running the marathon which I hope helps some other families like it did ours. If you can afford to donate to the amazing cause, Marymount and myself would sincerely appreciate it
Training Updates:
Date:
2025-03-27
Distance:
30.00 KM
Time:
03:12
About Marymount University Hospice
Marymount University Hospital & Hospice (“Marymount”) provides specialist palliative care services and services to care for dependent older people. Its origins date back to 1870 with its foundation by the Religious Sisters of Charity in Cork. The original hospital was built on the north side of the city but the service relocated in 2011 to purpose-built, modern, high-quality facilities in Curraheen, Cork. Marymount is an independent voluntary hospital with University status and is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
As the specialist palliative care service for Cork city and county, Marymount Hospice serves as a centre for coordinating the delivery of palliative care services across all care settings in Cork. It is also closely allied to the specialist palliative care services in Kerry.
About Cork City Marathon 2025
Organised by Cork City Council, the 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 €200,000 raised for 58 charity partners in 2024, 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 June 1 count towards vital, life-changing work.
As a full member of AIMs the Cork marathon is IAAF certified.
