With just over a week remaining until race day, anticipation is mounting across Cork as the city prepares to host the Cork City Marathon on Sunday, 1st June. The 2025 event has achieved a complete sell-out, with entries for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K races all snapped up well in advance.
Organised by Cork City Council, the marathon has established itself as one of Ireland’s most anticipated athletic events, drawing thousands of amateur and elite runners to the streets of Cork. This year’s race represents more than just a sporting competition, serving as a celebration of community spirit and shared determination.
The event’s impact extends beyond the racing itself, with this year’s charitable campaign, ‘Your Race, Their Hope’, aiming to raise €250,000 for local and national charities. The initiative encourages participants to use their running efforts to support causes close to their hearts.
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, highlighted the citywide impact of the event:
“The Cork City Marathon is a fantastic occasion for Cork. It creates a festival feeling across the city, brings people together, and has benefits that ripple out through communities, businesses and charities. We’re proud to host such an inclusive, positive event.”
Valerie O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, praised the community involvement that makes the event special:
“The Cork City Marathon continues to showcase Cork at its best—welcoming, energetic and united. We’re especially grateful to the communities along the route who cheer runners on and offer everything from fruit and water to heartfelt encouragement.”
As runners enter their final preparation phase, Race Director Eamon Hayes emphasised the charitable aspect: “We’re encouraging every runner to make their miles matter, in a way that will have a positive impact well beyond race day. Whether it’s a cause that has touched your life or one that inspires you, now is the time to get behind it.”
For race day logistics, the full marathon begins at 8.15am on Patrick Street, followed by the 10K at the same location at 8.45am. The half marathon starts at Monahan Road at 10.15am. Participants can utilise the free Cork City Marathon race-tracking app to monitor progress in real-time.
The celebration continues beyond the finish line, with the official race after-party hosted by The Runners Diary Podcast taking place at Clancy’s on Princes Street from 1pm, spanning all three floors of the venue.
All finishers will receive the coveted Cork City Marathon finishers medal, recognising their achievement and effort. Complete race information, including details on bag drop, race number collection, road closures, and course maps, is available at www.corkcitymarathon.ie.
The Cork City Marathon 2025 is proudly supported by Cork City Council and Analog Devices Ireland, with media partners Cork’s 96fm and The Irish Examiner.