2026 Cork City Marathon

The Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 31 May 2026, in Cork, Ireland. Participants can expect typical late-spring conditions in Cork, which often include mild temperatures ranging from 9°C to 16°C, though occasional light rain is common for the region. This road event offers a variety of distances, featuring a fast and flat course designed to navigate the city's landmarks while avoiding steep terrain, making it an ideal setting for athletes seeking personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification times.

What race distances and categories are available?

• →Full Marathon (42.195km / 26.2 miles)
• →Half Marathon (21.1km / 13.1 miles)
• →10K road race

What is the schedule for the race starts?

• →Full Marathon: 08:15 from the City Centre
• →10K: 08:45 from South Mall (assembly at 08:15)
• →Half Marathon: 10:15 from Monahan Road

Can I view the race routes?

• →A PDF version of the course map is available via CorkCity ↗
• →An interactive map can be accessed through Arcgis ↗

What are the prize details for the Full Marathon?

The prize structure for the top 10 Male and Female finishers is as follows:

• →1st Place: €2,000
• →2nd Place: €1,000
• →3rd Place: €800
• →4th Place: €700
• →5th Place: €600
• →6th Place: €500
• →7th Place: €400
• →8th Place: €300
• →9th Place: €200
• →10th Place: €100
• →Course Record Bonus: €700
• →Top Irish Club Athlete (Male & Female): €1,000 each (requires affiliation with an AAI or ANI club)

What are the prize details for the Half Marathon?

The Half Marathon features a total purse of €8,800:

• →1st Place: €600
• →2nd Place: €300
• →3rd Place: €200
• →4th Place: €150
• →5th Place: €100
• →Course Record Bonus: €400
• →National Championships (top 3 Male & Female): €600 / €300 / €200
• →Age Category Prizes (35–75+): €75 / €50 / €30 per category
• →Wheelchair Category: €75 / €50 / €30
• →The Ellen Cassidy Perpetual Trophy: Awarded to the first male and female finishers

How do Athletic Club Team prizes work?

• →Teams are automatically formed based on the club selected during registration.
• →Individual prizes are awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
• →A separate team prize is awarded to the club with the fastest combined finishing times, allowing teams to win even without the single fastest individual runner.

Are there any age restrictions for the races?

• →10K participants must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the day of the race.