Notice: Down Syndrome Cork 21km Challenge Run & Walk from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh - Sun 15th June 2025

Down Syndrome Centre Cork been in touch to say that they are holding a 21km run / walk on the 15th of June 2025. 

They write..."This annual event was established in 2022 to support the incredible work of the Down Syndrome Centre Cork. A small charity which provides vital services to over 180 kids with DS and their families in the greater Cork region.

Every year since, we have delivered this hugely successful event with up to 300 participants. We are very proud of the reputation that we have built for delivering a professional, safe, inclusive and fun event. We hope that you can get join us in 2025!"

The entry fee is €50. Link here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/challenge-21-tickets-1231158581459

First off, this is a charity run and not a race. It's an event where participants run or walk the 21kms from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork City which is pretty much the same as doing a half-marathon.

Registration is at 9am and the event starts at 10am.

The route is shown above. 

a) The section from Haulbowline to Shanbally is all on a good footpath.
b) Shanbally to Raffeen is on road but it's reasonably quiet.
c) Raffeen to Murph's Pub. This is the worst section. Normally this is a dangerous section and it's not really suitable for walkers or runners. However, the traffic should be a lot slower with the event stewards and the number of people on the road.
d) Murph's Pub to Passage West is all on footpath.
e) Passage West to Blackrock Castle is on a scenic Greenway.
f) Blackrock Castle to Páirc Uí Chaoimh is on a footpath.

As this is a linear run/walk going from point A to point B, you'll probably have to arrange your own travel arrangements.

Notice: Charity 21km Run & Walk from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh - Sun 18th June 2023

The organisers of the Challenge 21 charity 21k have been in touch to say that they are holding a 21km run / walk in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre Cork on the 18th of June 2023. Last year was the inaugural event when about 300 runners and walkers took part.

They write..."The route goes from Haulbowline to Pairc Ui Chaoimh and will be on this Sunday June 18th 2023. Rob Heffernan will be leading us out and we will be having an after party in the Black Market on Monahan Road.

We are asking participants to raise 21€ from 21 people, this is just a target of course and we would be delighted with any amount raised.

Registration is now open. Anyone that registers before April 30th will be entered into a draw for a weekend away in a 4 star hotel."

The entry fee is €21. Link here: https://C21.eventbrite.ie

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First off, this is a charity run and not a race. It's an event where participants run or walk the 21kms from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork City which is pretty much the same as doing a half-marathon.

Registration is at 9am and the event starts at 10am.

The route is shown above. 

a) The section from Haulbowline to Shanbally is all on a good footpath.
b) Shanbally to Raffeen is on road but it's reasonably quiet.
c) Raffeen to Murph's Pub. This is the worst section. Normally this is a dangerous section and it's not really suitable for walkers or runners. However, the traffic should be a lot slower with the event stewards and the number of people on the road.
d) Murph's Pub to Passage West is all on footpath.
e) Passage West to Blackrock Castle is on a scenic Greenway.
f) Blackrock Castle to Páirc Uí Chaoimh is on a footpath.

As this is a linear run/walk going from point A to point B, you'll probably have to arrange your own travel arrangements.

Notice: Charity 21km Run & Walk from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh - Sun 19th June 2022

This charity event is on Sunday the 19th of June 2022 at 10am and I think it might be of interest to a lot of runners and walkers in the Cork area. .

The entry fee is €10. Entry link and info HERE

First off, this is not a race. This is a charity event where participants run or walk the 21kms from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork City. This is pretty much the same as doing a half-marathon.

What caught my interest with this event is that it's different. There a lot of runners who have zero interest in running races and this is a non-competitive run from Haulbowline to Cork City.

It would also make a nice excuse for a club or group to do a training run with a difference.

The route is shown above. 

a) The section from Haulbowline to Shanbally is all on a good footpath.
b) Shanbally to Raffeen is on road but it's reasonably quiet.
c) Raffeen to Murph's Pub. This is the worst section. Normally this is a dangerous section and it's not really suitable for walkers or runners. However, the traffic should be a lot slower with the event stewards and the number of people on the road.
d) Murph's Pub to Passage West is all on footpath.
e) Passage West to Blackrock Castle is on a scenic Greenway.
f) Blackrock Castle to Páirc Uí Chaoimh is on a footpath.

Charity... This event is organised by the Down Syndrome Centre Cork.

Entry fee... This is €10 but you can always contribute more.

The organisers write... "To support our work, we are asking all those that join us for Challenge 21 to aim to raise €21 from 21 people before walking the 21 km. Of course, we would be delighted with any funds raised, but it is always good to have a goal in mind 🙂"

For more info, go to https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/challenge-21-tickets-239909424547

As this is a linear run/walk going from point A to point B, you'll probably have to arrange your own travel arrangements.