The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 14th of May 2026 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).
ENTRIES OPEN 7TH APRIL AT 9AM
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From Eagle AC... "We’re excited to announce that this year’s Cheetah Run will take place on May 14th, 2026!
Mark your calendars, as entries for our super popular Eagle AC Cheetah Run at Fota Wildlife Park open on April 7th at 9 AM - and they sell out quickly! Make sure to grab your spot and avoid any disappointment!
Get your tickets here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/mLL2iyVFM8/vZXQuGmHQ
The 16th year of the annual Eagle Athletic Club Cheetah Run was officially launched by masters athlete Billy Cabal.
Aged 83, Billy has completed more Cheetah Runs than any other runner since its inception in 2008. Online registration opens on April 7th at Eventmaster.ie and the popular race is set to take place on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at Fota Wildlife Park. The annual race continues to serve as a key fundraising event for Fota Wildlife Park, and funds raised during the event support the Park’s vital ongoing conservation work.
Also in attendance at the launch of this year’s event were emerging Cork athletes, Alison Brennan (Ballymore Cobh AC) and siblings Louise and Laura Twohig (Blarney Inniscarra AC).
The yearly event features a 5k route for adults (aged 16 years +) and a 1-Mile Race for junior runners (11-15 years) and is sponsored by John Buckley Sports and Brooks Running. Last year, the event raised €5,000 for the Red Panda Network, helping protect this endangered species. Funds raised annually support Fota Wildlife Park's conservation programmes, including endangered species protection and native wildlife initiatives."
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5k Course... The same 5k route will be used again which takes in all areas of the Wildlife Park. There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories.
There will also be a 20% discount voucher for John Buckley Sports. The savings on say a new pair of shoes would cover the entry fee. This must be used in the period two weeks after the race.
Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 125. Entries for this will open also on the 1st of April. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race.
5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories.
I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens.
This is one race that sells out every year. Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.
Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com
They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.
Brooks Running is also a sponsor... https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_ie
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