In 2010 The Cork City Marathon will be four years old, relatively new for this type of race, and is set to be a major event in the calendar of sports enthusiasts throughout the Europe.

For anybody with so much as a passing interest in Marathons then the Cork City Marathon is the place to begin, unique because alongside the normal 26.2 mile marathon, people can opt to run the race in a relay team whereby up to five individuals can share stages in the race, each person running from anywhere between 3.5 and 7.5 miles. That means even the most novice of runners will be able to participate in the event! Excellent news for those of you who have always wanted to run a marathon, but have not quite developed the stamina to do so yet. With the people of Cork pouring onto the street for the event, any participant can expect to be met with much enthusiasm.

If you decide to take part in this year’s marathon then you certainly won’t be disappointed by the views as Cork is nestled in a collection of valleys and hills that offer spectacular views of the Irish countryside. Clearly, this means that the race will be gruelling, with many hills to navigate and relatively few flat stretches, but of course, the event organisers will have stewards in place every step of the way to make the run as comfortable as possible.

Potential participants will need to register their entry to the race on either the fifth or the sixth of June at Cork City Hall where you will receive your complimentary race pack. Applicants must be aged at least 18 years old on the day of the marathon, and there is no upper age limit.

Once the race is over, take advantage of car hire in Cork, and explore the city, and surrounding areas, in more depth and certainly more comfort!