Running races in County Cork, Ireland
Find running races in County Cork, Ireland. Compare 14 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10 mile races, 5K races, 5 mile races, half marathons and 10K races.
Events to explore include Eyeries 5 Mile 2026, Clearstream/Deutsche Börse Celebration of Life 5K 2026 and Duhallow AC 5K Classic 2026.
24 listed events · 14 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
14 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Eyeries 5 Mile 2026
IRLEyeries, County Cork
Eyeries 5 Mile 2026 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Eyeries, Eyeries.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Clearstream/Deutsche Börse Celebration of Life 5K 2026
IRLCork, County Cork
Clearstream/Deutsche Börse Celebration of Life 5K 2026 — The Marina, Cork.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Duhallow AC 5K Classic 2026
IRLNewmarket, County Cork
Duhallow AC 5K Classic 2026 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Newmarket.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cork Simon Christmas Run 5K 2026
IRLCork, County Cork
Cork Simon Christmas Run 5K 2026 — Blackrock Hurling Club, Cork.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →RunCork Half Marathon 2027
IRLCork, County Cork
RunCork Half Marathon 2027 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Marina Market, Cork City, the Marina and River Lee.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run the Night Cork 2027
IRLCork, County Cork
Run the Night Cork 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Marina Market, Cork.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Noreen McCarthy Memorial 5 & 10 Mile Road Races 2027
IRLSkibbereen, County Cork
Noreen McCarthy Memorial 5 & 10 Mile Road Races 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at O'Donovan Rossa GAA Club, Skibbereen.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tommy Ryan Memorial Carrigaline 5 Mile 2027
IRLCarrigaline, County Cork
Tommy Ryan Memorial Carrigaline 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Carrigaline, Carrigaline.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kinsale 10 Mile 2027
IRLKinsale, County Cork
Kinsale 10 Mile 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at Kinsale Community School and the roads around Kinsale.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Midleton Greenway 10 Mile 2027
IRLMidleton, County Cork
Midleton Greenway 10 Mile 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at Midleton GAA Club and Midleton–Mogeely Greenway, Midleton.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Blarney Stone Mad Half Marathon 2027
IRLBlarney, County Cork
Blarney Stone Mad Half Marathon 2027 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Blarney and the north Cork countryside.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mallow 10 Mile Road Race 2027
IRLMallow, County Cork
Mallow 10 Mile Road Race 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at Mallow and the north Cork countryside.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Fota Cheetah Run 5K 2027
IRLCarrigtwohill, County Cork
Fota Cheetah Run 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cape Clear Island Races 2027
IRLCape Clear Island, County Cork
Cape Clear Island Races 2027 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Cape Clear Island and the West Cork coast.
· 10K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Allihies 5 Mile 2026
IRLAllihies, County Cork
Allihies 5 Mile 2026 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Allihies, Allihies.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Ballydesmond 5K 2026
IRLBallydesmond, County Cork
Ballydesmond 5K 2026 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Ballydesmond.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bere Island 5 Mile 2026
IRLBere Island, County Cork
Bere Island 5 Mile 2026 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Bere Island, Bere Island.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Charleville International Half Marathon 2026
IRLCharleville, County Cork
Charleville International Half Marathon 2026 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Charleville and the north Cork countryside.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Chris Harrington Memorial 5K 2026
IRLCork, County Cork
Chris Harrington Memorial 5K 2026 — Tramore Valley Park, Cork.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cork BHAA Defence Forces 5K 2026
IRLCork, County Cork
Cork BHAA Defence Forces 5K 2026 — Tramore Valley Park, Cork.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in County Cork
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cork (4), Blarney (1), Cape Clear Island (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in County Cork
Which running races are coming up in County Cork, Ireland?
Eyeries 5 Mile 2026 is listed for 7 November 2026. Clearstream/Deutsche Börse Celebration of Life 5K 2026 is listed for 15 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Duhallow AC 5K Classic 2026 is listed for 6 December 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in County Cork, Ireland?
Look for 10 mile races, 5K races, 5 mile races, half marathons and 10K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for County Cork, Ireland?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.