26-05-2025
Everything you need to know ahead of the Cork City Marathon 2025
Final Preparations are underway for the 2025 Cork City Marathon, which is set to take place on Sunday, 1 June.
Whether you're lacing up your racing shoes, supporting a loved one, or just trying to navigate the city, here is some helpful information to ensure a smooth experience.
Details for participants:
This year's Cork City Marathon features three sold-out race distances: the full marathon, half marathon, and a 10k race. Maps of each race route are at
Full Marathon: Starts at 8:15 am from St. Patrick's Street.
Half Marathon: Starts at 10.15 from Monahan Road (Assembly at Kennedy Park T12H9CF)
10k Race: Starts at 8:45 am from St. Patrick's Street (Assembly on Merchant's Quay at 8:15)
Race packs, including bib and timing chip, must be collected during the official registration in Cork City Hall.
Note: If you cannot collect your pack, someone else can do it for you with your registration form, barcode, date of birth, and mobile number.
Course Amenities:
13 water stations will be available across the marathon course, and two for the 10k race. The locations of the water stations are marked on the Course Map located on the Cork City Marathon website. You can also fill up your hydration belt, backpack, or your own bottle.
Toilets are available at City Hall, near the start/finish lines, and portaloos throughout the course. The locations of these are noted on the course map.
Period Products: Available at water stations near portaloos.
Details for supporters:
The day is for all Corkonians, from young to old. Spectators play a vital role, unleashing creativity with motivational signs, cheers, and applause that resonate throughout the course.
The best points to view the race from include:
Patrick Street/ Grand Parade/ anywhere in the city centre
By the Elysian
St. Patrick's Bridge (seeing the race on both sides of the river)
Turners Cross
The Lough
Model Farm Road near MTU
You can pick any of the supporter spots along the route, and it would be particularly valuable in areas known for being mentally and physically tough, such as the mid-point of the marathon and the final kilometres leading towards the finish line.
Navigating the city:
With an event of this scale, some disruption is unavoidable, and road closures are essential to provide a course and ensure the safety of all participants. It is advisable to plan your route in advance if coming in or out of the city by car, bus or train.
Black Ash Centre, South City Link (N27) - runs every 8-12 minutes from 6:15 am - €5 for the day.
Public Transport:
