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Cork City Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Cork (County Cork, Ireland)

LocationCork, County Cork, IrelandShow on map(51.8985° N, 8.4756° W)
Date & StatusJune 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Cork City Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Cork, County Cork, IE focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relais (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (corkcity.ie).

Official website
Cork City Marathon in Cork (Work: "Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3", Photo: Ticketautomat, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3" · Photo: Ticketautomat · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon RelaisRoad Running42.2 km+190 m227 m - 307 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m230 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m233 m - 252 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 304 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.8985° N, 8.4756° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 18.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
224 m251 m277 m304 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km304 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cork City Marathon take place?

Cork City Marathon takes place in Cork, County Cork, IE (start area at coordinates 51.8985° N, 8.4756° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Cork City Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relais (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cork City Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cork City Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (corkcity.ie).