Cork City Marathon & Half Marathon 2023 (4th June)

Starting and finishing on St. Patrick’s Street, the annual Cork City Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday morning 4th June was a great success. Held in glorious sunshine, the warm conditions proved tricky for the athletes as the early morning cool breeze gave way to warmer conditions as the race unfolded, with temperatures topping 25degC, but plenty of water stations provided a welcome respite. Undeterred were the Mullingar Harriers competitors Mary Stuart, Dara O’Shea and John Keane competing in the marathon. Dara O’Shea was delighted to break 3 hours 30 minutes for the first time, finishing in a new personal best of 3 hours 25 minutes 47 seconds. Also delighted with his race was John Keane finishing in 3 hours 58 minutes 57 seconds, breaking the four hour mark in his first marathon. Congratulations to Mary Stuart on successfully completing another marathon. In the half marathon, John McNamara was happy to finish in 1 hour 49 minutes 50 seconds.