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Cork City Marathon

Cork, IE
Sunday, June 6, 2027


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Course Description
The Cork City Marathon course is widely regarded as flat and fast, and excellent Boston qualifier and appeals to a broad range of runners. The race begins and concludes on St Patrick's Street in the city centre, taking runners on an expansive loop that travels north, east, south, and west to showcase the diverse urban and suburban landscapes of Cork. The route threads through various neighborhoods and passes significant points like Blackrock Castle and The Lough, offering an immersive experience of the city's unique streetscapes. Despite the city's reputation for hills, the marathon course is designed with minimal elevation gain.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Sunday, June 6, 2027
2026: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 59°F (15°C)
Average Low: 46° F (7°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.31
Course Score: 99.31

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 1,944 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 53°F  (12°C)

Race Start Conditions

56°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 85%

Partially cloudy
SW 12 mph

PR Score

98.4

Course Score

99.31








Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 100 feet (30m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 309 feet (94m)
Elevation Loss: 309 feet (94m)


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Course updated 05/12/2026




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