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Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Cancelled - Half and 10k Go Ahead

Clon Marathon 2022 Cancelled due to Flooding on the Course - Half-Marathon and 10k Going Ahead

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From Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Facebook Page

We are devestated to announce the postponement of the full marathon on Saturday due to road flooding along coastal and low lying roads. We apologise that unfortunately, the heavy rainfall is out of our control. Your health and safety as participants, is our priority

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Flooding on Clonakilty Marathon Route

All full marathon participants are welcome to come and run the half or 10k and we certainly hope you do and have an enjoyable weekend in Clonakilty. We sincerely thank you for your support of Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon and we wish you a safe and great race weekend should you choose to visit west Cork. We have received a number of nasty messages through phone and social media this evening which is uncalled for. This IS completely out of our control

We are focusing on preparing for the half and 10k which is our priority and will not and cannot respond to individual messages until after race weekend is complete and in the coming weeks.
Please note, we cannot run 2 loops or change marathon route due to already sanctioned road closures and traffic needs to move freely from 9:40am, both through the town and N71

Our very best wishes from the Clon Crew

Message sent to Marathon Participants

Dear participant,

We are contacting you as you are registered for this weekend's Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon distance

We have some important information for you

Due to heavy rain yesterday and last night part of the Marathon route is badly flooded. With close consultation with local authorities and professional grounds workers in the area, we unfortunately had to make the tough decision to revert all Marathon runners only, to the half marathon distance. We would like to inform you now of this change of plan in advance of your trip to Clonakilty

Further rain is forecasted today and tonight and we have been advised that water level from the sea will not subside in time. The water level has nowhere to run off at present and will remain like this for several days

This decision was based on Health and safety grounds, the wellbeing of our participants and the terms of our insurance conditions. Your safety comes first at all times

We hope you will not be disappointed and you can fully enjoy the Clonakilty experience. We are looking forward to seeing you all. We very much appreciate each and every one of our participants along with the love and joy you bring to Clonakilty every year. Again we are sincerely sad to bring you this news but we feel we had to make this call now rather than on the morning of the event

This year is a very special year for Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon celebrating local hero Michael Collins, the 100th anniversary of the state and standing in solidarity with our Ukrainian friends who live in peace with us all over the country


For the most up to date information please go to our Facebook page click HERE

Notes: we cannot run the half marathon loop twice due to traffic management and town centre congestion

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