Cork to Light Up for Charity Night Run This Wednesday

Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take to the streets of Cork this Wednesday night for Run The Night, a five-mile charity run in aid of the Little Blue Heroes Foundation.

The event takes place on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, starting at 8pm from Marina Market. The course is fully marshalled, professionally chip-timed, and designed to be safe and inclusive for everyone, from seasoned runners to complete beginners.

Run The Night is more than just a race. The series, which also visits Dublin on 18 February and Luxembourg on 4 March, aims to bring communities together through running while raising funds for meaningful local causes. The Cork and Dublin events are supported by their respective city councils.

This year's charity partner is the Little Blue Heroes Foundation, a volunteer-led charity established in 2017 that supports families of children with serious illnesses in Ireland. The foundation is led by serving and retired Garda members alongside civic-minded volunteers, and is funded entirely by donations and fundraising, receiving no state funding.

Road Closures

Motorists should be aware of the following road closures in the Marina area on Wednesday evening:

• The Marina Greenway Car Park to the end of Centre Park Road: 4pm to 10pm
• Centre Park Road, from Mill Road to the end of the road: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
• Mill Road, from Centre Park Road to Victoria Road: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
• Marquee Road, between Centre Park Road and Monahan Road: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
• The Marina Promenade, Holland Park and Footpath, the Atlantic Pond, and the Marina Public Park will remain open during the event with minor disruptions between 8pm and 10pm.

Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes where possible.

Whether you are signing up solo, rallying a group of friends, or entering as a work team, organisers say every stride taken on the night supports someone else's journey. Participants can register online at runthenight.ie and donations can also be made through iDonate.

For more information or queries, contact help@runthenight.ie.