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frontrunnerscork

🌈 AKA Frontrunners Cork A.C. 🇮🇪
🏳️‍🌈 An LGBTQ+ inclusive running & walking group based in Cork City 🏳️‍⚧️
🏆2025 Galas Sports Award Winner🏆

What a week for Frontrunners Cork! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌈 ​Sun What a week for Frontrunners Cork! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌈

​Sunday was massive for races! 🪇 

🇬🇧 Huge shoutout to Zrinka, Vince, and Niall who headed over to London to take on The Big Half! 👏

💕 Meanwhile Kay, Victoria, Fiona, Jack, and Hayley stepped up and represented the club at the Very Pink Run! 💖

​Saturday brought us back to our home base at the Marina Market for our regular run, chats, and post-run coffee. ☕ 

We also had an iconic Thursday night launching our new track sessions at UCC’s Sonia O’Sullivan Track! ⚡️

And to cap off a brilliant lineup, we kicked off the midweek action with a fantastic turnout for our Women’s+ Wednesday run. 💜 

​So proud of everyone showing up and bringing the best vibes to the club this week. 🥰
Starting the week on the right foot with our Monda Starting the week on the right foot with our Monday evening run! 🏃‍♂️✨

Can't beat shaking off the Monday blues with a brisk loop by the water, good chats, and great company. 👌❤️ 

​Whether you’re running, walking or just showing up for the fresh air, Frontrunners Cork is all about finding your p(l)ace! 🌈😉
Great turn-out for our Saturday run! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Per Great turn-out for our Saturday run! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Perfect morning setting off from the Marina Market along the river with Frontrunners Cork. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to walk, jog, and run with us. ❤️ 

​Whether you're training for your next race or just in it for the coffee and chats afterwards, everyone is welcome! 🌈 ✨
Another lovely Saturday of frontrunning, briskwalk Another lovely Saturday of frontrunning, briskwalking, coffee drinking, and treat-having 👌
Pavement off, sand on! 🏖️ We traded our regular C Pavement off, sand on! 🏖️

We traded our regular Cork running routes for the waves at gorgeous Inchydoney Beach for Beachfest 2026! 😎

Organised by Cork Sports Partnership to launch Cork Outdoors Week, the day was packed with surfing, beach games, and plenty of sea air. 🪸 

Huge thanks to everyone from Frontrunners & Briskwalkers who came along to represent! 🏳️‍🌈💙
We really seas'd the day in Youghal! 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ ​H We really seas'd the day in Youghal! 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

​Huge congratulations to our crew who took on the Youghal Bay 10K and Half Marathon today! From the historic medieval streets to the coastal views along the Front Strand and Greenway, the energy out on the course was unreal. ⚡😁 

​Shoutout to everyone who smashed PBs and showed off their stunning Frontrunners kit in the jewel of East Cork! 🌈
🌈 HAPPY CORK COMMUNITY PRIDE! 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 We had an a 🌈 HAPPY CORK COMMUNITY PRIDE! 🌈 

🏳️‍🌈 We had an amazing time marching in the Cork Community Pride Parade! 🏳️‍⚧️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to represent FrontRunners & BriskWalkers Cork. It was fantastic to celebrate Pride with our community, show our colours, and spread the message that everyone is welcome to run, walk, and belong.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just enjoy a social walk, we'd love to have you join us. ❤️

📍 We meet every Monday at 7pm in Kennedy Park and every Saturday at 10am at Marina Market. Come along and find your p(l)ace with Cork's favourite, and only queer run club! 😎 

Happy Pride, Cork! 🌈
🥇 THE PRIZE 🥇 ​The hard work is done and the pho 🥇 THE PRIZE 🥇 

​The hard work is done and the photo ops are in full swing! 💪 

These shots capture the best part of the DAY, everyone collecting their well-earned Cork Pride 5K finisher medals and celebrating our incredible top finishers across the Men’s, Women’s, and Non-Binary categories! 🎉 

Massive congratulations to all our prize winners and to every single runner who crossed that line. 🏆👏

​An extra-special shout-out to the team making all of this possible:

​🏆 Platinum: Huge thanks to Lilly for going the extra mile as our main sponsor!

🥇 Gold: Big love to AIB, Carbon Hair Design, Stryker, Tropicana, and Holland & Barrett.

🥈 Silver: Thanks to Wilde, Analog, and Glenmill Engineering for keeping us on track.

🥉 Bronze: High-fives to Deep South, Idle Hour, MSL, and Health Services Staffs Credit Union.

❤️ Charity Partner: Massive love to Gay Project for their ongoing work in our community.

​Wear those medals with pride!
🎬 ACTION 🎬 These shots capture the Cork Pride 5K 🎬 ACTION 🎬

These shots capture the Cork Pride 5K right in the heart of the action! From that adrenaline-filled roar when the air horn sounded, to the rhythmic crunch of trainers on the path and the high-energy sprints toward the finish. The whole place was buzzing! 🐝 

​None of this amazing energy happens without the incredible squad backing us:

​🏆 Platinum: Huge thanks to Lilly for going the extra mile as our main sponsor!

🥇 Gold: Big love to AIB, Carbon Hair Design, Stryker, Tropicana, and Holland & Barrett.

🥈 Silver: Thanks to Wilde, Analog, and Glenmill Engineering for keeping us on track.

🥉 Bronze: High-fives to Deep South, Idle Hour, MSL, and Health Services Staffs Credit Union.

❤️ Charity Partner: Massive love to Gay Project for their ongoing work in our community.

​Take a scroll through to find yourself in action! Keep an eye on our socials as we post the rest of the photos from such a fabulous day! 😎
🔥 WARM UP! 🔥 The pre-race vibes at the Cork Pride 🔥 WARM UP! 🔥

The pre-race vibes at the Cork Pride 5K were off the charts! Between the buzz at check-in and an absolute electric warm-up with @poweredbyrory, you lot were practically glowing before the starter horn even blew. 🔥

​Of course, keeping this whole show on the road takes a full squad!

​🏆 Platinum: A massive thank you to our main sponsor Lilly for powering every single meter of today's run.

🥇 Gold: Huge thanks to AIB, Carbon Hair Design, Stryker, Tropicana, and Holland & Barrett for bringing the golden energy!

🥈 Silver: Shouting out Wilde, Analog, and Glenmill Engineering for keeping us moving smoothly.

🥉 Bronze: High-fives to Deep South, Idle Hour, MSL, and Health Services Staffs Credit Union.

❤️ Charity Partner: Infinite love to Gay Project for everything they do for our community.

​Big love to everyone who showed up early and warmed up hard!

Keep an eye on our socials as we'll be busy uploading more photos from our favourite day of the entire year! 😎
What an incredible day at the Cork Pride 5K! 🌈🏃‍♂️ What an incredible day at the Cork Pride 5K! 🌈🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

​A massive thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, and support such an amazing event. Your energy, smiles, and community spirit made Marina Park shine today.

​Huge gratitude to all our participants, volunteers, and supporters who made this magic happen. See you all on the route next time! 🎉✨
​🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE 5K 2026 – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! ​🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE 5K 2026 – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🏃💨✨

​The countdown is officially on! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering everyone on, here’s all the vital info to make sure your race day goes smoothly 👇

​⏰ RACE DAY SCHEDULE

📍 Location: Marina Park, Cork (Next to Páirc Uí Chaoimh) 

09:30 – Registration Opens

10:45 – Registration Closes & Warm-Up Begins

11:00 – Race Start

11:45 – Race Finishes, Medal Collection & Refreshments at Marina Park

12:30 – Event Ends

​🗺️ THE ROUTE

🔄 Format: New Out-and-Back Route on the Marina & Blackrock Greenway

🛣️ Path Rules: Please keep to the left, follow the stewards' directions, and be mindful of other greenway users!

​🚗 GETTING THERE

🚶 On Foot: 30 min walk from City Hall

🚌 By Bus: Route 212 (direct) or Routes 202 & 215 (10 min walk)

🚘 By Car: Very limited parking at Marina Greenway Car Park, we strongly encourage walking, taking public transport, or carpooling!

​🙌 A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for making this year’s event possible!

​See you all at the start line! 🌈👟
The race is only half the fun! 🏃‍♂️🌈 Once you cro The race is only half the fun! 🏃‍♂️🌈

Once you cross the finish line of the Cork Pride 5K, it’s time to celebrate at the Official AfterRun Afterparty! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Your ticket to for the Cork Pride 5K also gets you access to the debut party of the Cork Pride season! 😎 

​Here is the game plan for the evening:

​6:00 PM @ Deep South: Join us for some well-deserved post-run pints, nibbles, and entertainment from the illustrious Mia Gold. 🥂✨ 

​9:00 PM @ Wilde: We’re moving the party over to Wilde to dance the night away! 💃🕺

​Grab your club mates, friends, and supporters, everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.

​👉 All details & registration: frontrunnerscork.ie/pride5k

Reminder that the Cork Pride 5K is currently SOLD OUT so we'll see all you lucky ticket holders on Saturday, July 25th, for Munster's most fabulous race!
Just having a majestic, sun-kissed run and walk th Just having a majestic, sun-kissed run and walk through Ireland's most beautiful city. Definitely not sweating profusely.

Couple of snaps from this week's runs including

💅 Our Mighty Monday at 7pm at Kennedy Park
❤️ Our Women's+ Wednesday Run at the Idle Hour
👌 Our Super Saturday at the Marina market at 10am
Raging keggers happening this summer 🍺 (Except al Raging keggers happening this summer 🍺

(Except all the kegs are empty but at least they make great seats after the run) 🏃‍♀️

The weather has been beautiful so far this year and it's only getting better so why not come along and give running a try with Cork's most fabulous run club? 😘

Running not your thing? Why not come along for a brisk walk with our Briskwalkers? There's a pace and a place for everyone here. ❤️
🏅 MEDAL REVEAL! 🏅 ​We are absolutely thrilled to 🏅 MEDAL REVEAL! 🏅

​We are absolutely thrilled to officially unveil this year's medal! Featuring vibrant rainbow laces and a sleek design, this is a piece of silverware you’ll want to wear with pride. Whether you’re running or brisk walking, this beauty is waiting for you at the finish line. 👌 

​💖 ​An event of this scale simply wouldn't be possible without the incredible businesses and organizations standing with us. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone helping us bring this celebration to life

🎉  A massive, heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Lilly. Your incredible, headline support plays a massive role in making the Cork Pride 5K a reality. We are immensely grateful for your deep commitment to fostering inclusion, diversity, and health across our community. Thank you for helping us champion a space where everyone can show up as their authentic selves!

​🥇 We also want to give a huge shout-out to our Gold Sponsors who have stepped up in a major way to back this year's event. Thank you to Carbon Hair Design, AIB, Holland & Barrett, Tropicana, and Stryker. Your generous sponsorship ensures we can put on a top-tier experience for all our participants in Marina Park.

​🥈 Our sincere appreciation goes out to our brilliant Silver Sponsors: Analog Devices, Wilde, and Glenmill Engineering. Your fantastic support helps us bridge the gaps and adds so much value to our community's biggest pride run.

​🥉 Last but certainly not least, a big thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting the community spirit of this event: Deep South, HSSCU (Health Services Staffs Credit Union), NSL, and The Idle Hour!

​Secure your spot and earn your medal before entries fill up!
​📅 Saturday, July 25th
​🕚 11:00 AM
​📍 Marina Park
​🔗 Register now at frontrunnerscork.ie/pride5k
Mild sunburn? ✅ Aggressive hydration? ✅ Regretti Mild sunburn? ✅ 
Aggressive hydration? ✅ 
Regretting every single hill on the route? ✅ ✅

​Ireland got a tiny bit of heat, and suddenly our usual run feels like a trek through the desert. 🐫 But hey, at least the post-run iced coffees hit different in the sun!

​Lace up and join us anytime! 🙌 We run on Mondays at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am. Just drop us a DM anytime you'd like to come along for a trial run! 😎
🌞 Enjoying the sunshine with some running and bris 🌞 Enjoying the sunshine with some running and brisk walking 🌞

T-1 month to the Cork Pride 5K! 🌈 Don't forget to get your ticket for Cork's most fabulous run of the year. 🏳️‍🌈

Thinking of some summer running yourself? 👀 Come along and join us for a run or a brisk walk any Monday at 7pm or Saturday at 7pm. 🥰 Newcomers always welcome and no experience required. 😁 

#FrontrunnersCork #GayCork #LGBTCork #GayRunner #CorkCity
🔥🌈 OVER 50% SOLD OUT! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨ ​Wow, Cork! 🙌 You 🔥🌈 OVER 50% SOLD OUT! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

​Wow, Cork! 🙌 You are absolutely smashing it! 💥 Tickets for the Cork Pride 5K 2026 are officially over 50% gone, and they are flying out the door faster than a sprinter on race day! 🎟️💨

​If you haven't secured your spot yet, this is your sign to grab your running buddies, 👯‍♂️ lace up those trainers, 👟 and get registered before it's too late! ⏰

​Don't miss out on the ultimate pride kick-off at Marina Park on Saturday, July 25th:

​🏅 Custom finishers medals for everyone!

​🏆 1st place trophies for the top runners, men's, women's, and nb categories!

​⏱️ Chipped and timed tracking!

​🧁 Post-race refreshments!

​🎁 Automatic entry into our Pride Spot Prizes raffle!

​Whether you want to walk it, run it, or just show your support as an ally for LGBT+ inclusion in sport, everyone is welcome! 🤝🏳️‍🌈🎨

​Secure your spot now before the remaining tickets disappear! 💥👇

👉 Register today at: frontrunnerscork.ie/pride5k or scan the QR code in the image! 📲✨

#FrontrunnersCork #GayCork #LGBTCork #GayRunner #CorkCity
🌈 Dublin Pride Run 2026 🌈 An absolute blast and a 🌈 Dublin Pride Run 2026 🌈

An absolute blast and a pleasure to make it to another fantastic and fabulous Dublin Pride run organised by our sister club @dublinfrontrunners! 🎉

Huge thanks to the DFR team for hosting such an incredible event and making the Cork crew feel so welcome. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of Pride! 🏳️‍🌈✨

​Now we're counting down the days until our own Cork Pride 5K! 🔴⚪️

#FrontrunnersCork #GayCork #LGBTCork #GayRunner #CorkCity
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