Challenge 21 Half Marathon 2026

Walk, jog or run 21km on June 14th 2026 to support Down Syndrome Centre Cork. Join the Challenge 21 community event!

🌟 Challenge 21 – 2026

Join us for a 21km timed half marathon from Haulbowline to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in support of Down Syndrome Centre Cork 💛

📅 Sunday, 14th June 2026

Walk, jog or run — all abilities welcome.
Places are limited — early booking advised.

Every step you take helps fund vital early intervention services for children with Down syndrome in Cork.

🎟️ Tickets

🔹 €21 – Fundraising option (optional — many participants choose to raise €21 from 21 people)
🔹 €50 – Non-fundraising option

🌟 2026 Ambassador

We are delighted to have Cork native and Irish international rugby player Jack Crowley as our Charity Ambassador for 2026.

🚌 Transport

As this is a one-way race, we are exploring the option of a bus from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to the start line in Haulbowline.

If you would be interested, please let us know — if there is enough demand, we will arrange transport.

🎉 What’s Included

✔️ Professionally timed event
✔️ Water & snack stations
✔️ Full stewarding & signage
✔️ Medal & goodie bag
✔️ Finish line celebration

💛 About the Event

Challenge 21 was established in 2022 to support Down Syndrome Centre Cork, a small charity providing vital early intervention services to children and families across Cork and beyond.

🎁 Bonus Draw

Sign up by April 6th to be entered into a draw to win dinner for two at The River Lee Hotel 🍽️

💛 Why 21?

Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 — and Challenge 21 is all about supporting children with Down syndrome to reach their full potential.