RunSkibb Half
Skibbereen, Cork
12 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 RunSkibb Half Marathon begins on Marsh Road at the Riverside Complex in Skibbereen, heading north to cross the Ilen River at the historic Ballyhilty Bridge. This scenic route leads participants through the heart of West Cork, passing local landmarks such as the Skibbereen Soccer Club and Golf Club before reaching the breathtaking Lough Hyne. Runners navigate a captivating loop around the saltwater lake, experiencing the rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way and passing the world-famous Skibbereen Rowing Club. The terrain consists of smooth, well-maintained tarmac roads that are predominantly flat and fast, though it features a gradual climb toward Lough Hyne and a series of gentle rolling hills. The race concludes with a triumphant return to the town center, finishing back at the Riverside Complex where the vibrant local athletic community gathers to celebrate.
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.