Ireland · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Analog Devices Cork City Marathon
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Cork City Marathon takes runners through the city and its suburbs over the full 42.195km road distance. The 2026 route finished on Grand Parade, with downloadable and interactive maps available to help plan the race. A half marathon and 10km share the wider programme, each with separate results. Entry and waiting-list details are handled through the council’s race website. For anyone choosing the full distance, the course map is a useful starting point before settling on a target pace.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Cork
- County
- County Cork
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Consult the official route map for the current course and changes.
- Approximate field
- About 3,000Finishers · 2026
Cork City Council reports approximately 3,000 full-marathon finishers in 2026, excluding the half marathon and 10km.
How to enter Analog Devices Cork City Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Official entry
Follow the council’s Tickets/Waiting list link for the current registration release and availability.
Official entry informationOfficial entry transfer
Transfers must be made through Eventmaster while the organiser’s transfer window is open. A private exchange of a bib is not an accepted transfer.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A city and suburban road course; the organiser supplies a 2026 map and an interactive route.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Race-pack collection — 2026 reference
- The previous edition required collection of the bib and timing chip at Cork City Hall before race day; packs were not posted. Wait for the 2027 collection dates and hours before arranging your arrival. Race-pack collection — 2026 reference information
- Minimum age
- The published FAQ requires full-marathon entrants to be at least 18. Check the current entry conditions before registering. Minimum age information
- Start and baggage — 2026 reference
- The FAQ still describes the 2026 city-centre marathon start at 8:15am and race-day baggage at City Hall. These are not confirmed 2027 timings. Start and baggage — 2026 reference information
- Accessibility enquiries
- Wheelchairs are permitted under the published rules. Specialist running buggies require advance permission, with at least four weeks’ notice; contact the race team to discuss your needs. Accessibility enquiries information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon
Full 2026 resultsStephen McAuley and Melissah Gibson won the full marathon. The official council recap publishes separate marathon, half-marathon and 10km podiums.
Men
Stephen McAuley 2:22:42; Chris Jeuken 2:24:20; Wayne Waldron 2:26:22.
View result detailsWomen
Melissah Gibson 2:40:41; Andrea Aza Villamor 2:48:05; April Quinn 2:56:01.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Analog Devices Cork City Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 6 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Analog Devices Cork City Marathon?
Official entry: Follow the council’s Tickets/Waiting list link for the current registration release and availability. Official entry transfer: Transfers must be made through Eventmaster while the organiser’s transfer window is open. A private exchange of a bib is not an accepted transfer.
Where is Analog Devices Cork City Marathon and how far is it?
Analog Devices Cork City Marathon takes place in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon course like?
A city and suburban road course; the organiser supplies a 2026 map and an interactive route. Consult the official route map for the current course and changes.
How big is the field at Analog Devices Cork City Marathon?
The approximate field is About 3,000, based on Finishers for 2026. Cork City Council reports approximately 3,000 full-marathon finishers in 2026, excluding the half marathon and 10km. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Analog Devices Cork City Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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