Cork City Council to manage City Marathon after previous organiser cuts ties
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Cork City Council has confirmed that it will manage the Cork City Marathon next year, after Davis Event Agency (DEA), who had been running the event since 2019, cut ties.
On Tuesday, the DEA “exercised their right to terminate their contract in accordance with its terms and without liability for compensation or damages”. Cork City Council had no prior knowledge that the contract would be terminated.
However, the council has reassured race participants that a “successful and enjoyable marathon can be organised for 2024.”
Cork City Council previously managed the marathon from 2007 to 2019, before DEA took over the reins. Speaking to the , a spokesperson for the council has stressed that there will be no changes to the 2024 event.
Despite the change in management, the format will remain the same, with the full marathon, half marathon, and 10km race all still taking place. All entries received to date are valid and completely unaffected.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “It’s full steam ahead for Cork City Marathon 2024.
“The event, which had been under the management of Davis Event Agency (DEA) since 2019, is now back in the hands of Cork City Council who are looking forward to making next year’s event even better.
“All existing entries to the 2024 event will be unaffected by this change.
“2024 will again include a 10k, half and full marathon and once again we will strive for inclusivity, welcoming all nationalities, including our very own Sanctuary Runners as well as local athletes.
“Cork City Council would also like to thank our communities who come out in force on the day to cheer on the runners and provide sweets and water, despite the disruption to their roads. We are looking forward to welcoming all runners from elites to first timers.”
The Cork City Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 2, and registration is now open.
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