European Week of Sport 2026: Join Your Local Parkrun in Cork!

#BeActive This European Week of Sport by taking part in your local parkrun!

Whether you’re a runner, walker, jogger or volunteer, parkrun is a fantastic way to be active and connect with your local community. Join your local 5k parkrun.

Parkrun events are completely free to register, welcoming people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. With a friendly and supportive atmosphere, there’s no better time to give it a try during European Week of Sport and celebrate being active together.

This year, we’re encouraging everyone across Cork to take part in:

• Adult Parkruns: Saturday, September 26th at 9:30am
• Junior Parkruns: Sunday, Sunday 27th at 9:30am

Adult Parkruns in Cork (Saturday 26th, 9:30am)

(Every location listed below starts at 9:30am)

Tramore Valley Parkrun

📍 Tramore Valley Park, South Link Road, Cork
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Ballincollig Parkrun

📍 Regional Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
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Macroom Castle Demesne Parkrun

📍 Castle Demesne, Macroom, Co. Cork
🔗 More Info

Glengarriff Parkrun

📍 Glengarriff Nature Reserve, Kenmare Road, Glengarriff, Co. Cork
🔗 More Info

Bere Island Parkrun

📍 GAA Club, Rerrin Village, Bere Island, Co. Cork
🔗 More Info 

Mallow Castle Parkrun

📍 Mallow Castle, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 KC57
🔗 More Info 

Glen River Parkrun

📍 Glen River Park, Glen Avenue, The Glen, Cork
🔗 More Info

Midleton Greenway Parkrun

📍 Midleton Greenway, Midleton, Co. Cork
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Clonakilty Parkrun

📍 The Showgrounds, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
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Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Parkrun

📍 Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Parkmountain, Youghal, Co. Cork, P36 Y763
🔗 More Info

Castlehaven Parkrun

📍  Rineen Woods, Union Hall, Co Cork.
🔗 More Info

Junior Parkruns in Cork (Sunday 27th, 9:30am)

(All junior Parkruns in Ireland start at 9:30am on Sunday)

Dromleenalawn Junior Parkrun

📍 Dromleenalawn, Dunmanway, Cork
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Clashduv Junior Parkrun

📍 Clashduv Park, Cork
🔗 More Info 

St Mary’s Campus Junior Parkrun

📍 St Mary’s Health Campus, Cork
🔗 More Info

Mallow Castle Junior Parkrun

📍 Mallow Castle, Mallow
🔗 More Info 

Haulbowline Island Junior Parkrun

📍 Haulbowline Island Amenity Park, Haulbowline
🔗 More Info

Nursery Junior Parkrun

📍 Nursery Drive Park, Nursery Drive, Ballinlough
🔗 More Info 

Ballincollig Regional Junior Parkrun

📍 Ballincollig Regional Park, Ballincollig
🔗 More Info

Why Parkrun?

• It’s free, weekly, and open to all fitness levels
• Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate—everyone is welcome
• A brilliant way to meet new people and build confidence
• Perfect for beginners and families
• A supportive community cheering you on every step of the way

How to take part

1. Register once at parkrun.ie
2. Print or download your barcode
3. Show up on the day—and enjoy!

All events are free, fun, friendly, and open to every ability. All you need to do is register once at parkrun.ie and bring your barcode on the day.