Press release Hello again. After a few technical hitches, we’re back up and running and can give you a brief update on the Champion Sports Cork City Marathon 2008. A copy of the entry form is now available to download at https://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/enter/
If you’d like to receive a hard copy, email your name and address to info@corkcitymarathon.ie.
If you’re in Cork, you can pick-up a copy from the stands in the foyer of the new civic offices at City Hall.
Our website will be updated regularly from here until race day. We’ll get all available details up on the site as they are confirmed. A few details to note:
The course measurers are putting the finishing touches to this year’s course. There are a couple of minor changes, but it will be very similar to the 2007 course.
There will be 5 stages to the team relay again this year. Distances haven’t been confirmed yet, but again they’ll be similar to last year’s.
Course time limit remains at 7 hours.
TRAINING?
If you’re in training, there a list of race fixtures now available online at https://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/training/. It’s not exhaustive, but might give you some options. (If you know of a race that might be useful for those in training, please let us know and we’ll add it to the list.)
Couple of upcoming races to note:
There’s a Jack and Jill Run Up the Hill 10k run/walk in the scenic surroundings of Kenmare, Co. Kerry, at 3pm on Saturday April 12th. All monies raised will be donated to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Further information at www.jackandjill.ie.
Bay Run ’08 Half Marathon, between Glengarriff and Bantry in West Cork, will take place on May 4th 2008. You can now register at www.bayrun.ie.
Registration will close on the 16th of April 2008, so get in early to secure your place. If you are contemplating the Cork City Marathon in June 2008, Bay Run 08 will provide you with the ideal training for the Cork City Marathon with its challenging and scenic course around Bantry Bay. Further enquiries to: info@bayrun.ie.
For the moment,
Safe running and best wishes from all at
The Champion Sports Cork City Marathon Office
Date for your diary: 2nd June 2008, Champion Sports Cork City Marathon & Team Relay Event!