FAQ

It is greatly discouraged to use any type of headphones during the race. A runner who uses headphones is less aware of their surroundings. People with headphones can’t hear people behind them passing them out and can’t hear instructions from pacers and stewards such as ‘to watch the kerb on the left’ etc. It takes away from their concentration. Thus, runners who wear headphones are more susceptible to injury. Therefore we ask all runners to not wear any type of headphones during the race to make the event safer for everyone.

Yes, you can absolutely wear a hydration pack when running a marathon or any race. Just remember you want to wear it while training as well, so there is nothing new for you on race day.

More and more runners bring their own hydration backpack, bottles or vests to races now to cut down on plastic bottles – a great way to protect the planet.

Yes, absolutely! Either two small handhelds (one in each hand for even weight distribution) or one handheld will do the trick for shorter run. Flasks are great because they’re there when you need them, and you can stash them when you don’t.

If you only want one, pass it back and forth between hands each mile—it’ll prevent you from developing imbalances and give you something to focus on as the miles tick by..

If you prefer to stow your necessities on your waist, a lumbar pack or belt are ideal. Placing the weight of water on the small of your back in the center is the best place to distribute that weight without throwing off your form. Plus, packs have room to stow your fluids and other fuel or gear you may need such as gels, snacks, or sunscreen.

Another option would be running vest, which is popular among trail and ultra runners.

More and more runners bring their own hydration backpack, bottles or vests to races now to cut down on plastic bottles – a great way to protect the planet.

Yes we will have some brilliant pacers for the marathon to help you.
The Cork City Marathon has a professional vastly experienced team of pacers placed at every 15 minutes starting at 3hours and ending at 5 hours. Some of our Pacers have represented their countries, some are ultra-marathon runners and all have bags of experience. The pacers (at least 2 at each time slot) will run the race at an even pace and finish the race just under their predicted time.

Pacers will generally cross the line 30 seconds ahead of schedule to allow for runners who are struggling over the last mile of the race to get in on time. Pacers pace chip time rather than gun time so don’t panic when you see the clock coming at the finish line the pacer will be pacing according to when they crossed the start line so it’s important to start in the correct area where your pacer is.

Yes, toilets will be available in city hall, close to the start line and at the finish line. We will also have a few on the course, the location will be finalised and announced closer to the event.

Yes, all bibs are time chipped which means your start time will be read when you cross the start line and logged when you cross the finish line. All results will be found after the race on our website and on the app (details on this will be published closer to the race).

Yes, we are working with Marathon Photos together who will take photos of all finishers. Your photos can be found later through your race number and purchased with Marathon Photos directly.

There will be 14 water stations across the course. On the course map and programme, you will be able to see their locations. These details and materials will be shared closer to the event.

Under no circumstances can anyone not registered or any child join the course. It is in our best interest to keep everyone safe and by doing this injury to both runners and children will be difficult to avoid.

No, there are no shower facilities after the race.

We want everyone to have a fun, fair and safe experience.

Disqualification can be enforced should anyone:

Deviate from the official run route
Behave in an unsportsman/womanlike manner
Display antisocial or disruptive behaviour towards fellow runners, spectator, volunteers or race officials
Refuse to follow race officials’ instructions
Publicly urinate or be publicly intoxicated
Tamper with the integrity of the race e.g. tampering with timing chip/switching racing bibs

The entry fee covers:
– the race
– water stations throughout the race with water and lucozade
– medical support
– Runner’s bib
– Runner’s t-shirt or support to plant a tree & finisher medal
– Goodie bag
– Post race refreshments
– Chip timing for an A.A.I certified race

Your entry fee is not refundable. This includes repeat bookings. Please check your emails and your Eventmaster account to make sure you haven’t booked already before making your booking.

Transfers between categories are allowed once and have to be done before April 14th, 2023. If your booking has been transferred from a previous year to 2023, further transfers are not possible. Any bookings placed in 2023 can be changed by the participant in their Eventmaster account. 

Entries cannot be deferred. The only exception would be due to injury and on submission of a medical cert at least 2 weeks prior to race day for consideration by the marathon team. In this case, entries can only be deferred once. Any applications for medical deferral consideration have to be applied for here (submissions by email will not be considered).

When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. In the bottom left, you can see a green/blue button that says “Edit.” If you click that button you can edit details including your tshirt size and athletic club.

Yes, this is possible but we recommend only making a transfer to someone you know (family/close friends) to ensure any financial agreements made are followed. The race organisers are not responsible for ticket transfers or issues encountered between the ticket transfer person and ticket receiver. Please note any payment needs to be done between the original purchaser and the new marathon runner directly.

When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. In the bottom left, you can see a green/blue button that says “Ticket Transfer.” If you click that button you can enter the first and last name of the new ticket owner and you can start the transfer. The new ticket owner will receive an email and can confirm to complete the transfer. They can then enter their own details.

The deadline for ticket transfers is April 30th. Ticket transfers will no longer be possible after that time.

Yes, but only before April 14th deadline, you can change from a Full Marathon ticket to a Half Marathon Ticket. Changing of the ticket type will cancel your current ticket and creates a new one with selected ticket type, so please note this cannot be undone. When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. Below your order, you can see a green/blue button that says “Change Ticket.” Clicking on this, you will be able to select to change your ticket. Please note there is no partial refund in changing from a Full Marathon Ticket to a Half Marathon Ticket or any other lower value ticket. After April 14th, it is not possible to change your ticket type and no ticket changes can be facilitated.

Yes, but only before April 14th deadline, you can change from a Half Marathon ticket to a Full Marathon Ticket. Changing of the ticket type will cancel your current ticket and creates a new one with selected ticket type, so please note this cannot be undone.
When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. Below your order, you can see a green/blue button that says “Change Ticket.” Clicking on this, you will be able to select to change your ticket and the difference in cost to be paid. Please note there is an additional cost in changing from a Half Marathon Ticket to a Full Marathon Ticket due to the difference in ticket pricing. After April 14th, it is not possible to change your ticket type and no ticket changes can be facilitated.

Yes, but only before April 14th deadline, you can change from a Full Marathon ticket/Half Marathon Ticket to a 10K Race.
Changing of the ticket type will cancel your current ticket and creates a new one with selected ticket type, so please note this cannot be undone. When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. Below your order, you can see a green/blue button that says “Change Ticket.” Clicking on this, you will be able to select to change your ticket. Please note there is no partial refund in changing from a Full Marathon Ticket to a 10K Ticket or Half Marathon Ticket or any other lower value ticket. After April 14th, it is not possible to change your ticket type and no ticket changes can be facilitated.

No, to protect the integrity of the race and for health and safety reasons, you cannot. Should a runner get into difficulty, the medical team will use the medical information associated with the race number of the runner. However, you can pass your registration to someone else in advance of the race which is explained in this FAQ section.