FAQ

Sorry no, we can’t take Hand Bikes in the race this year as they are too fast for the tunnel closure. However, we are in a position to take wheelchairs in the event.

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. 

No. you must collect your race pack, including bib and chip, at registration in Cork City Hall on Friday or the day before the race. If you can’t make it to registration yourself, you may give your registration form (with the barcode) to someone else so they can pick it up for you. Please make sure they know your Date of Birth and your mobile number.

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.

All refunds, ticket changes and deferral options are now closed.

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) as the account stays with the original purchaser who will receive information and has editing ability.
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 the name and email address and other related details so you can change to another person. Once you have made edits, you can click the “Resend” button which will send an updated copy of ticket to the person you have listed.
Please note any payment needs to be done between the original purchaser and the new marathon runner directly. Please also note that any information emails will be sent to the original purchaser and will need to be forwarded on to the new marathon runner.

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. 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 will create a new one with your selected ticket type.
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.

Cork City Marathon is the perfect event to fundraise for a charity that is near and dear to your heart. It’s quick and easy to use. When registering, you can specify that you are fundraising and you can select your chosen charity from the list.

After you have completed your event purchase, an online fundraising page will be automatically created for you.
You can then share your fundraising pages with your friends and immediately start receiving donations.
All funds raised for the charity will be transferred to their bank account in real time using Stripe payments.