SKIBBEREEN’S biggest fitness and community weekend is back — and it’s bigger than ever. 

RunSkibb 2026 will take place from Friday July 10th to Sunday July 12th, bringing together sport, music, and local pride for a three‑day celebration of movement and community.

After two hugely successful years, the organisers are raising the bar again. 

The event will now span the full weekend, starting on Friday night with ‘Legends & Laughs’ an evening of comedy and conversation at the West Cork Hotel featuring comedian Bernard Casey, joined on stage by local sporting greats Phil Healy, Steve Redmond, Abbie Salter Townsend, Tim Harnedy, and Enya Breen.

On Saturday evening the ever‑popular Streets of Skibbereen 5k returns at 6.30pm, followed by live music from Rubicon, creating a festival atmosphere in the heart of town. 

The weekend culminates on Sunday morning with the flagship RunSkibb Half Marathon and 10k, challenging runners of all levels to hit the scenic roads of West Cork.

RunSkibb has grown rapidly since its launch in 2024, which saw 750 participants and a €7,000 donation to Skibbereen CoAction. In 2025, over 1,000 runners took part, raising €10,000 for the Skibbereen Playground Committee. This year, all proceeds will be shared among five deserving local causes: RNLI, Cancer Connect, Friends of Skibbereen Day Care Centre, West Cork Warriors, and Skibbereen Luncheon Club.

‘RunSkibb has become more than a race weekend — it’s a celebration of what community can achieve together,’ said organisers. ‘We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend in Skibbereen.’