Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: MCI marathon in Westmeath cancelled due to fuel shortages

Friday, April 10, 2026

MCI marathon in Westmeath cancelled due to fuel shortages

Marathon Club Ireland (MCI) has announced that they are cancelling their upcoming marathon in Westmeath on Sat 11th Apr 2026.

"Unfortunately, with concerns over the current fuel crisis/shortage and ongoing traffic disruptions across the country, we have had a number of entrants looking to defer entries, so we have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday’s event (11th April) in Lilliput, Westmeath. Sincere apologies to all who entered or made arrangements to join us on the day. "

This isn't a typical type of road race in that the numbers are pretty small (51 in 2025) and many people are driving from many parts of Ireland to get to it.

However, it might be a sign of what might be coming with people giving road races a skip because they can't get fuel for their cars or might want to save the fuel for the rest of the week.

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