Fun and a run in the sun: Thousands take part in and attend Cork City Marathon
David Mansfield embracing his family Ailish Harry and Ollie Mansfield, Clonmel after coming in second place at the Cork City Marathon, which saw incredible performances and an electrifying atmosphere across Cork City as more than 10,000 people took part. This year's was in high demand with all three races selling out months in advance. It was also a global affair, with 550 international participants hailing from over 26 countries. Corkcitymarathon.ie Photo: Darragh Kane
MORE than 10,000 people took to the streets for the Cork City Marathon, which was won for the second year in a row by Polish runner Pawel Kosek, who finished this year with a time of 2:23:54.
The first woman to cross the finish line outside Brown Thomas on Patrick Street was Olympian Aoife Cooke, who finished with a time of 2:56:33.
The event took place in glorious sunshine, with heat an issue for participants even at the 8.15am start for the full marathon.
Organisers said that about 2,000 people entered in the full marathon, while more than 4,000 took part in the 10k run, which began at 8.45am, with both of those sections starting on Patrick Street.
More than 4,000 took part in the half-marathon, which began at 10.15am at Monahan Road while not far away, the first of the full marathon runners completed the first half of their run.
Some 550 international participants from 26 different countries participated in the marathon, and more than 500 volunteers worked hard to make the big day happen.
Race director Eamon Hayes told The Echo that entrants had raised more than €150,000 so far for local and national charities.
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Pawel Kosek has won the Cork City Marathon for the second year in succession with a time of 2:23.54.
Back to back wins for Pawel Kosek in the Cork City Marathon - 2:23.54 his winning time. #CorkCityMarathon pic.twitter.com/UZDAHWdEJq
— Barry Drake (@Drakesport) June 2, 2024
Olympian Aoife Cooke was the first woman over the line.
Aoife Cooke (Eagle AC) wins the 2024 Cork City Marathon in around 2hrs 56m #CorkCityMarathon pic.twitter.com/8qabXimrw5
— Barry Drake (@Drakesport) June 2, 2024
IN glorious sunshine, the half marathon section of the Cork City Marathon headed off from Monahan Road at 10.15am, just as, around the corner, the full marathon runners ed the half-way mark on Centre Park Road.
A mighty cheer went up, followed by applause, as the crowd of thousands began to move away, departing to the sound of Iggy Pop’s ‘Lust for Life’.
Back on Patrick Street, the 10k runners have been finishing outside Brown Thomas for the past hour or so, with volunteers handing out bottles of water to grateful, red-faced participants.
Water and runners flowing past at the Cork City Marathon water station at the North Mall. pic.twitter.com/MIxAaANero
— Bill Holohan SC (@BillHolohanSC) June 2, 2024
More than 10,000 people are walking, jogging, and running through the city’s streets for the event, with much of the city centre closed to vehicular traffic.
The heat has already been an issue with those taking part in the marathon, with many complaining, but in good humour, that they were “melting”.
With some 550 international participants from 26 different countries participating, the marathon’s organisers have described it as “a celebration of community and the vibrant spirit of our beloved city, showcasing Cork’s inclusivity and generosity”.
More than €100,000 had already been raised for various local and national charities in the days leading up to the marathon, with runners and ers continuing to fundraise right up to the event.
THE Cork City Marathon got under way in bright early morning sunshine on Patrick Street, with more than 10,000 people walking, jogging, and running through the city’s streets.
All ready to go for @TheCorkMarathon in Marathon Medical Control in #Cork.
— Cork City Civil Defence (@cc_civildefence) June 2, 2024
Thank you and best of luck to all the #Volunteers on duty today. pic.twitter.com/Vt7Tuap2dE
The first group of participants, who are doing the full marathon, got away at 8.15am, with the 10k run starting at 8.45am, again from Patrick Street, while the half marathon is due to start at 10.15am from Monahan Road.
Huge best of luck to all those competing in the Cork City Marathon today 🏃✨ pic.twitter.com/Vq6bvypkMV
— Trigon Hotels (@TrigonHotels) June 2, 2024
With some 550 international participants from 26 different countries participating, the marathon’s organisers have described it as “a celebration of community and the vibrant spirit of our beloved city, showcasing Cork’s inclusivity and generosity”.
Very best of luck to all those competing in Cork City Marathon today ✨ We are delighted to be hosting a special water station this year along St. Patrick’s Quay 🏃 pic.twitter.com/UwBPrhdBEE
— The Metropole Hotel Cork (@MetropoleCork) June 2, 2024
More than €100,000 had already been raised for various local and national charities in the days leading up to the marathon, with runners and ers continuing to fundraise right up to the event.
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