Tears of joy as 12,000 runners take over Cork City 

25,000 spectators are in attendance

Exuberant runners make their way through the streets of Cork during the 10K event at the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Picture: Chani Anderson

From tears of joy to euphoric celebration, the Cork City Marathon is an event like no other on Leeside.

On Sunday morning, 12,300 participants took to the streets for the full marathon, half marathon, and 10K events.