This year’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will mark another step towards a ‘greener’ event, as organisers continue their efforts to reduce the single-use plastics accumulated during the race. Volunteers ready to hand out water at the finish line of last year's Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon. Some of the water in plastic bottles being prepared ahead of last year's Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon. Pic Darragh KaneNow in its thirteenth year, the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is an internationally recognised marathon welcoming participants from home and abroad, with certification from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The marathon is a qualifying race for other marathons, such as the Boston City Marathon.

Source: Irish Examiner May 23, 2019 18:00 UTC