The Cork Rebel Run is an annual running event, established in 2012 to provide adults of all abilities with the opportunity to take part in a supportive 5k and 10k community event in Cork City.
Organised by Cork Sports Partnership, MTU Sports Department/Athletics Club & Leisureworld Cork, the Rebel Run takes place in Bishopstown and provides 2 route options (5km & 10km) for participants.
The Cork Rebel Run is sponsored by Cork County Council and Cork City Council.
Both events start from MTU and finish on the MTU campus, a unique feature of the Cork Rebel Run. The events are open to runners and joggers of all fitness levels, and there are also prizes & spot prizes for different categories on the day. The Cork Rebel Run is celebrating its 12th year in 2024 and the event will take place on Sunday October 20th from the MTU Cork Campus, Bishopstown.
Fintan O’ Leary (MTU), Aoife Campbell (Leisureworld), Cllr Martin Coughlan, Kristine Meenaghan, Cllr Dan Boyle, Mark McManus (Leisureworld), Maurice O’ Sullivan, Craig Harrington
For 2024, it is hoped the Rebel Run will bring 1,000 participants to MTU. Both the 10km & 5km routes are suitable for every type of runner. Starting at Munster Technological University taking in the Curraheen Riverwalk & finishing back on the MTU state of the art Athletics Track. Each participant receives a goody bag which includes a special edition t-shirt & water bottle as well as other goodies. You can expect lots of encouragement and a fun atmosphere throughout the day.
Read the full Rebel Run Press Release 2024
The Cork Rebel Run first took place in October 2012 and has grown to become a popular event on the running calender in Cork ever since. Organised by Cork Sports Partnership, MTU Sports Department/Athletics Club and Leisureworld Cork, the event has grown over the years to now host over 1000 participants annually. The Cork Rebel Run is sponsored by Cork County Council and Cork City Council.
The addition of the inclusive Rebel Run a Mile programme sponsored by Boston Scientific and a number of community Couch25Ks over the last few years ensures that people of all abilites and fitness levels are part of the Cork Rebel Run events.
The Cork Rebel Run will take place on Sunday October 20th 2024.
As part of the Rebel Run event there are two options to choose from:
Both events start from the MTU tiered carpark at the rear of the Athletics Track stand and finish on the MTU Athletics Track.
Rebel Run 5k Start Time: 9.30am from the bottom tier of the carpark at the rear of the Athletics Track.
Rebel Run 10K Start Time: 9.45am from the 3rd tier of the carpark at the rear of the Athletics Track
The Cork Rebel Run is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, Leisureworld Cork and MTU Sports Department/Athletics Club.
Cork County Council and Cork City Council are event partners for 2023 and are kindly sponsoring the category prizes & spot prizes for both this years events.
Registration for the Cork Rebel Run will open Monday August 12th. To ensure a safe and enjoyable return numbers are limited so early registration is advised. Registration will close Friday October 11th.
Registration fees for 2024 are:
5k : €15 (+ booking fee)
10k : €20 (+ booking fee).
(As this is a Athletics Ireland affiliated event a €2 charge applies for all non affiliated runners)
Please Note: Additional fees apply should you choose to have your event number & souvenir t-shirt posted in advance.
Registration includes:
(No number pick up on raceday)
All pre registered participants MUST SIGN IN in advance of taking part in both 5k & 10k events on Sunday October 20th. At sign in you will:
Please note: For 2024 there will be NO SIGN IN on the morning of the event (Sunday Oct 20th) Sign in options for collection or postage of your event number and goody bag will be across the week from October 17th- 19th. This is a pre-registration only event.
Sign in for collection of your event number & goody bag will takes place at the MTU Arena, Bishopstown Campus, Cork, during the following times:
Postage Option:
For 2024 there is also an option to have your event number & souvenir t-shirt posted to you. There is however an additional fee of €5 for this option. You will need to indicate this when registering for your chosen event via Event Master. The last date for postal entries is Sunday October 6th.
Thanks very much as always for the great race today & always so well organised. Always a great day out & one of the highlights of our calendar
Thanks for such a well organised race. Great atmosphere. Looking forward to next year
First year doing it enjoyed it great event well organized. Thanks to everyone to all the Marshal’s and volunteers. Will be back next year