The Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k is the flagship race of the Cork BHAA calendar, drawing record fields of over 1,200 finishers in recent years. The course follows the traditional Marina route, starting near Kennedy Park and running a flat out-and-back along the riverside roads and pathways. The route is entirely on tarmac and is among the fastest 5k courses in Cork. Online pre-entry and on-the-evening registration are available. All finishers receive a discount voucher for John Buckley Sports store in Cork City centre.