Races Marathon · Cork, Ireland
Cork City Marathon
Cork City Marathon is a flat marathon in Cork, Ireland, held each May or June. A flat single loop from Grand Parade via Blackpool, the Marina and Blackrock Castle and past University College Cork, back to the city centre. Early summer, typically mild, around 10 to 17°C. On a course as flat as Cork City Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May or June
next: Sunday 6 June 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Early summer, typically mild, around 10 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
A flat single loop from Grand Parade via Blackpool, the Marina and Blackrock Castle and past University College Cork, back to the city centre.
On a course as flat as Cork City Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Ballot or charity
- Entries open
- The ballot for the 2027 race ran from 15 to 30 June 2026
- Price
- €85 (2027 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesIn November 2026 the organiser's ticket page showed all 2027 marathon places as sold out, with a waiting list.
Official Cork City Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 6 June 2027
- Start time
- 08:15
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
Pick your goal for Cork
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Cork City Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Cork City Marathon?
- The next Cork City Marathon is on Sunday 6 June 2027 in Cork, Ireland. It is held each May or June.
- Is the Cork City Marathon course flat?
- A flat single loop from Grand Parade via Blackpool, the Marina and Blackrock Castle and past University College Cork, back to the city centre.
- How do I enter the Cork City Marathon?
- Ballot or charity. The ballot for the 2027 race ran from 15 to 30 June 2026. Price: €85 (2027 race).
- Does the Cork City Marathon sell out?
- Yes. In November 2026 the organiser's ticket page showed all 2027 marathon places as sold out, with a waiting list.
- How should I train for the Cork City Marathon?
- Train specifically for Cork — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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