ABOUT RUN IN THE DARK CORK

As darkness sweeps around the globe every November, 25,000 people worldwide get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to complete a 5k or 10k.

In Cork, 3,000 people will take over the city streets to run, for those who dream to walk.

Connecting runners both physically and virtually across 4 continents, Run in the Dark is a global movement lighting up the night as people hit the road to walk or run 5k or 10k to help cure paralysis in our lifetime.

Run in the Dark offers both 5k and 10k distance options; walkers are welcome to take part in 5k.

Cork is one of six flagship Run in the Dark events. Flagship events are large-scale events with thousands of runners taking part in a 5k/10k, who receive an official chip time.

EVENT DAY INFORMATION

ROUTE UPDATE

Due to the Marina Promenade construction we have worked with the city to adjust the route. Instead of running up Central Ave to Marina Promenade and Páirc Uí Chaoimh, you’ll be running on Marquee road to Monaghan Road, around the training pitch and through New Marina Park.

START AREA

The start line is located at the entrance to Marina Market car park off Kennedy Quay.

START CORRALS

The GREEN CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run in under 30 minutes and has a GREEN RUN NUMBER.

The YELLOW CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 30 – 45 minutes and has a YELLOW RUN NUMBER.

The BLUE CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 45 – 60 minutes and has a BLUE RUN NUMBER.

The RED CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run over 60 minutes or as a walker and has a RED RUN NUMBER.

START TIME

Start time is 8.00pm. It is imperative that the event starts on time so please give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line. Latecomers will not be allowed on the course.

Participants not wearing their run number will not be permitted entry to the start area.

Warm up starts at 7.40pm.

RUN DISTANCE

If you need to change distance on the day, don’t worry. Simply run your chosen distance on the night and the chip timing system will recognise your distance. 5k is 1 loop, and 10k is 2 loops.

HANDBIKES

If you are taking part on a hand bike, please make your way to the front of the 10k or 5k corral; you will start ahead of the runners.

RUN PACK PICK UP

If you opted for Run Pack Pick Up or were a late entry after 5pm on 25 October, you must collect your running bib and flashing armband in advance of the event. Registration will not be available on the night of the event.

You can collect your Run Pack in Marina Market:

Monday 11 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

Tuesday 12 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

You will need your original confirmation email which will have a QR code in it to collect your Run Pack.

BAG DROP AND INFORMATION DESK

A bag drop facility and info desk will be available in the Event Room at Marina Market by the toilets. Please bear in mind that if you deposit any baggage in this area, it is entirely at your own risk. Do not leave any valuables in this area.

Runners may only leave ONE BAG per person, and no bags will be accepted after 7.40pm.

The Bag Drop facility is only for storage of bags.

There will be a changing area with designated changing rooms next to Bag Drop for those that need to change on site.

TOILETS AND FIRST AID

Toilets are located inside Marina Market in the Event Room and first aid by the Start and Finish Line.

PARKING

Limited parking is available at Marina Market. This parking facility is operated by Marina Market on a first come first serve basis. Once the roads close, you will not be permitted to park here. If you choose to park here, there will be delays while the race is still ongoing.