Cork City Marathon 2024 Reverts to City Council Management
Cork City Council to Manage Cork City Marathon 2024
Sunday June 2nd 2024
Statement from Cork City Marathon Organisers
Its full steam ahead for Cork City Marathon 2024. The event which had been under the management of Davis Event Agency (DEA) since 2019 is now back in the hands of Cork City Council who are looking forward to making next year’s event even better
2024 will again include a 10k, half and full marathon and once again we will strive for inclusivity, welcoming all nationalities, including our very own Sanctuary Runners, as well as local athletes
I would also like to thank our communities who come out in force on the day to cheer on the runners and provide sweets and water, despite the disruption to their roads. We are looking forward to welcoming all runners, from elites to first timers
Irish Examiner Report
On Friday last, December 15th, the Irish Examiner reported "Cork City Council has confirmed that it will manage the Cork City Marathon next year, after Davis Event Agency (DEA), who had been running the event since 2019, cut ties"
On Tuesday, the DEA “exercised their right to terminate their contract in accordance with its terms and without liability for compensation or damages”. Cork City Council had no prior knowledge that the contract would be terminated
However, the council has reassured race participants that a “successful and enjoyable marathon can be organised for 2024”
Cork City Council previously managed the marathon from 2007 to 2019, before DEA took over the reins. Speaking to the Irish Examiner, a spokesperson for the council has stressed that there will be no changes to the 2024 event
Despite the change in management, the format will remain the same, with the full marathon, half marathon, and 10km race all still taking place. All entries received to date are valid and completely unaffected.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “It’s full steam ahead for Cork City Marathon 2024
“The event, which had been under the management of Davis Event Agency (DEA) since 2019, is now back in the hands of Cork City Council who are looking forward to making next year’s event even better
“All existing entries to the 2024 event will be unaffected by this change"
“2024 will again include a 10k, half and full marathon and once again we will strive for inclusivity, welcoming all nationalities, including our very own Sanctuary Runners as well as local athletes
“Cork City Council would also like to thank our communities who come out in force on the day to cheer on the runners and provide sweets and water, despite the disruption to their roads. We are looking forward to welcoming all runners from elites to first timers”
