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Running Calendar Races in Cork: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails

12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 20 races in Races in Cork with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions20Races & courses
Distances10 - 80 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+360 m D+Course elevation profile

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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June 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jun 6, 2027Cork City MarathonCork, County Cork, IE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedBeast of BearaCork, County Cork, IE
Road Running
21.1 km

April 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Apr 25, 2027Connemara MarathonMaam Cross, Connacht, IE
Road Running
63 km42.2 km21.1 km

May 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
May 2, 2027Great Limerick RunLimerick, County Limerick, IE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
May 2, 2027Dublin City Half MarathonDublin, County Dublin, IE
Road Running
21.1 km
May 7, 2027MTC PookaSchull, Munster, IE
Road Running
61 km
May 8, 2027MTC LeprechaunGlengarriff, Munster, IE
Road Running
69 km
May 9, 2027MTC MachaKillarney, Kerry, IE
Road Running
76 km
May 10, 2027MTC ShamrockBallybunion, Munster, IE
Road Running
80 km
May 11, 2027MTC BANSHEELimerick, County Limerick, IE
Road Running
71 km
May 12, 2027MTC DullahanSpanish Point, Munster, IE
Road Running
74 km
May 13, 2027MTC ENBARRBallyvaghan, Munster, IE
Road Running
58 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The host city of Races in Cork (County Cork, Cork, Ireland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 20 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Key host locations include Cork, Maam Cross, Limerick, and Dublin. Notable events in the selection include Cork City Marathon, Beast of Beara, and Connemara Marathon.

Race distances span from 10 km to 80 km, reaching up to +360 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Cork includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Races in Cork?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 20 individual races in Races in Cork. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Cork City Marathon, Beast of Beara, and Connemara Marathon.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Cork?

Events in Races in Cork focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 10 km entry-level races up to 80 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cork, Maam Cross, Limerick, and Dublin.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Cork?

The most selective courses in Races in Cork climb up to +360 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Cork?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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