It’s ten weeks before race day.

Now the newly appointed Cork City Marathon Race Director has announced details of the route for the event’s inaugural 10k run.

Eamon Hayes says there is still plenty of time for people to sign up for any of the distances.

The selected route will see participants in the 10k event get to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the marathon starting line on St Patrick’s Street before heading out on a mostly flat route that will bring them along:

• Washington Street/Western Road
• Mardyke Walk and Bridge
• Banks of the Lee walkway
• The North Quay, Pope’s Quay, part of the N20
• St Patrick’s Quay, Brian Boru Bridge
• Merchant’s Quay, North Main Street, before returning to finish on St Patrick’s Street

“This is a fantastic route for a 10k,” said Hayes, who is a seasoned veteran of the Cork City Marathon.

“It’s completely flat and includes several long straight stretches. For an elite runner, this allows them to really attack the course and aim for a personal best if that’s what they want.

“Equally, someone with less experience can tackle this 10k without any tough hills and get to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of a city centre race”.

Full details of the routes for the full and half marathon as well as the 10k and detailed information about each event are all available now on corkcitymarathon.ie.