The Cork City Marathon has been postponed over the coronavirus outbreak.

Corkman Kevin Betts is returning from Liverpool next week to take part in the Cork City Marathon.

This year’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will mark another step towards a ‘greener’ event, as organisers continue their efforts to reduce the single-use plastics accumulated during the race.

PAULA Wright said being a pacer in the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is an opportunity for her to encourage others towards the finish line, just as she was motivated when she first began to run.

Shane Delaney from Tipperary is taking part in his first marathon next month.

To celebrate the Irish Examiner’s title sponsorship of this year’s Cork City Marathon, world champion and Irish Examiner columnist Derval O’Rourke is giving everyone who registers to take part in this year’s marathon a free 1-month membership to Derval’s new online health & fitness website Derval.ie.

Each week, Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City marathon this June

Each week, Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City marathon this June

With the Cork City Marathon coming up on June 2, many are lacing up their Asics, strapping on their armbands and getting that crucial training in, writes Jennifer Rock.

Despite his active youth, non-smoker David Crosbie needed a double lung transplant. It inspired him to start running marathons, writes Fergus O’Donoghue

Record numbers of 8,500 race-goers descended on the Rebel County to take part in the challenging course of the Cork City Marathon on Sunday morning.

Record numbers of 8,500 race-goers descended on the rebel county yesterday morning to take part in the challenging course of the Cork City Marathon.

Record numbers take to the streets of Cork city this morning for this year's Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon.

National champion Gary O’Hanlon believes tomorrow’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will be one of the most challenging editions of the event.

Cork is set to host thousands of visitors this weekend with a large number of events taking place across the city and county.

First-time relay teams need to educate themselves on the mental challenges that lie ahead, says personal trainer Laura Dorgan.

Pack the running shoes and maybe leave the car.

Maura Barry from Kilflynn, Co Kerry, will take on her first half marathon in Cork this weekend.

Crossing the finishing line of the Cork City Marathon will signal a sweet victory for Sanctuary Runners, with Irish people running alongside those in direct provision, writes Noel Baker.

Each week, Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City marathon this June. This week she meets Geraldine O’Donoghue.

Each week, Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City marathon this June. This week she meets Melanie Grey of Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club

Each week, Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City marathon this June. This week she speaks with Cian McPartland.

Each week Denise O'Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City Marathon this June

Despite lingering jet-lag, after a long-haul flight from the US, San Francisco runner Chris Mocko still managed to limbo under the finish line to win the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon.

You're guaranteed to find a few interesting faces amongst the crowd.

Latest: Chris Mocko has won the Cork City Marathon.

Chris Mocko has no regrets at the bold move of swapping his desk job for life as a full-time runner, writes Denise O’Donoghue.

Race day is almost here. It's time to lay out your gear, check the route map and put plans in place for travelling to the start line. The following bits and bobs should form part of your checklist and are essential items in any runner's bag.

It’s getting really close to race day now and nerves will be setting in. For a first time marathoner, the mental effort that goes into anticipating all the different scenarios that can happen can be exhausting.

Professor George Shorten will be running the Cork City Marathon for a cause close to his heart.

This week we look at how to make your family part of your race day team

Each week Denise O’Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon this June.

Uncertainty is the enemy of success. Marathons and long distance races are run on the law of variables.

Róisín Burke, 29, from Limerick will be taking part in the half marathon at next month’s Cork City Marathon.

I had a bad day last Sunday. It was in my mind to up my training and run 20 miles. I started out at 10am absolutely determined to have my longest run of the year so far.

Each week Denise O’Donoghue profiles one of the runners taking part in the ‘Irish Examiner’ Cork City Marathon this June.

Being a long-distance runner can be gruelling and while the rewards are plentiful – medals, glory, improved health, making new friends etc. - training can feel like punishment at times.

The countdown to the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is now at seven weeks and most people will be into the full swing of their training regimes.