Cork City Marathon
A city-and-harbour course that crosses the River Lee several times between the docks and the suburbs. Long drags rather than steep climbs, with the finish back in the city centre.
Where it runs

Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
About this race
A city-and-harbour course that crosses the River Lee several times between the docks and the suburbs. Long drags rather than steep climbs, with the finish back in the city centre.
- Next edition
- May 2027 (expected)
- Elevation gain
- 186 m
- Profile
- Undulating
- First run
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About these facts
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 28 September 2026
