Cork City Marathon breaks fundraising record
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Third place winner Yuliya Tarasova, first place winner Evelyn Twomey and second place winner Andrea Aza Villamor in the women’s category.Image 2 of 17
68 year old Oggie Winters from Derry who ran his 808th marathon at the Cork City Marathon.Image 3 of 17
Robert Espey joining his father Keith Espey from Minane Bridge at the finish line.Image 4 of 17
Iarla Collins hugging his mam Tricia Collins, Ballinspittle.Image 5 of 17
Rian Hayden, Dunmanway, cooling down at the finish line.Image 6 of 17
Susan Buckley, Berrings.Image 7 of 17
Silva Perez Aguero and Maria Angeles Perez Aguero crossing the finish line of the 10k.Image 8 of 17
Robert Murray passing the finish line with his mother Ruth Good and Felicity Dawson.Image 9 of 17
Peter Moreland, Carrigaline, crosses the finish line.Image 10 of 17
Five year old Rosie O’Brien embraces her father Denis at the finish line.Image 11 of 17
Katie O’Callaghan.Image 12 of 17
Niamh Allen wins the women’s half marathon.Image 13 of 17
Mobina Fatima and Isha Kalbo at the Sanctuary Runners’ post Marathon Street Party on Prince’s Street.Image 14 of 17
Veola Okafoeze at the Sanctuary Runners’ Party.Image 15 of 17
Kateryna Honcheruk, Leonid Dobrianskyi, and Viktoriia kudriatseva at the party.Image 16 of 17
Clodagh Murray and Catherine Clifford at the Sanctuary Runners’ post marathon party.Image 17 of 17
Naomi Moyo at the Sanctuary Runners’ post marathon party.More than 11,000 runners took to the streets of Cork on Sunday for the Cork City Marathon 2025 as the event enjoyed a record-breaking fundraising total.
The atmosphere was electric on Leeside for the annual event which this year saw over 80,000 bottles of water and energy drinks, and 4,000 bananas used throughout the day.
Chris Jeuken took first place in the men’s full marathon with a time of 2:18, while Evelyn Twomey was the first female finisher with a time of 2:54.
In the Half Marathon, first place in the men’s category went to Jake O’ Regan (1:06), and Niamh Allen (1:10) led the women’s field and was also the third overall.
The 10K race, which continues to grow in popularity, saw Fearghal Curtin (29:46) and Hannah Steeds (34:51) take first place in the men’s and women’s events respectively.
This year's marathon was a global affair with 550 international participants hailing from over 26 countries.
Speaking afterwards, Race Director Eamon Hayes praised the scale and spirit of this year’s event.
He said: “To the thousands of runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair users who took to the streets of Cork city – thank you. Whether you were chasing a personal best, running for a special cause, or challenging yourself to cross the finish line, your determination and spirit were truly inspiring.”
As is the case every year, Cork City Marathon 2025 raised thousands of euro for various charities across Ireland and beyond.
Mr Hayes continued: “One of the most powerful aspects of the Cork City Marathon is the incredible generosity it inspires. Thousands of participants used the event to raise vital funds for causes close to their hearts as the ethos of the marathon is it’s #YourRaceTheirHope.”
Race improvements introduced this year included enhanced start zones, additional hydration points, and further inclusive facilities such as free period products.