RunSkibb 5k
Skibbereen, Cork
11 Jul 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2025 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The Streets of Skibbereen 5k , commonly known as the Streets of Skibbereen, begins at the Riverside Complex on Marsh Road and concludes with a vibrant finish at Olympic Square on Main Street. This scenic loop leads participants through the historic town center, passing local landmarks such as the Ilen River and the West Cork Hotel. Runners navigate the charming urban landscape of the town, enjoying a festive atmosphere that often features live music at the finish line. The terrain is run entirely on smooth, paved tarmac and is noted for being exceptionally flat and fast, with negligible elevation changes. This accessible course is an ideal choice for both competitive runners seeking a personal best and casual participants looking for a picturesque West Cork experience.
Course profile & record eligibility
World Athletics record-eligibility rules cap net elevation loss at 1m per km of race distance, and require the start and finish to be no more than 50% of the race distance apart — both meant to stop a course gaining an unfair edge from downhill grade or a point-to-point tailwind. This is based on this course's recorded elevation and GPS data, not an official measurement or certification.