Cannonball 2026 Route Set To Pass Through Midlands

The route will feature stops in Tullamore and Athlone this year.

Cannonball, Ireland's biggest and most spectacular supercar event, returns from Friday, September 11th to Monday, September 14th, 2026, with proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House, with stops in Offaly and Westmeath.

Fuelled by miles+ from Circle K, Cannonball brings together more than 200 of the world's most extraordinary supercars, hyper cars, and novelty cars.

Over 250,000 spectators are expected and they will have the opportunity to see an unrivalled collection of automotive icons, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati and many more.  

Cannonball offers spectators and families a unique opportunity to see some of the world's rarest and most desirable supercars up close, completely free of charge.

Alongside the incredible vehicles, host towns come alive with DJs, live entertainment, giant screens, Brazilian dancers, street performers, children's entertainment and that totally unique and electric atmosphere that is unique to Cannonball.
 Cannonball has already raised €2,281,871 for Irish children's charities and this year are raising funds for Ronald McDonald House.

Since they opened their House in November 2004, they have provided accommodation, care and support for 5,413 families from all over Ireland.
 On Friday September 11th, following the official safety briefing, the convoy will leave The Johnstown Estate at approximately 11.00am and journey through Enniskerry with panoramic views of the Wicklow foothills.

The cars continue through towards the K Club in Straffan for lunch at 1pm.

Following a Circle K fuel stop at 3.15 at the M9 Kilcullen, the convoy will continue through the Midlands before arriving at the first finish line in Tullamore, Co. Offaly from approximately 6pm, where thousands of spectators will enjoy the famous Cannonball festival atmosphere, before the participants continue to their overnight accommodation in Athlone.

 On Saturday September 12th, the convoy departs Athlone and regroup at the Circle K M6 Athlone at 10.30am and then head west before travelling through some of Ireland's most scenic roads to The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, for lunch at 1.30pm.

Following an afternoon regroup in Bunratty at 3.30pm, the cars will arrive into Limerick City from approximately 5pm, where another spectacular free family festival will welcome the drivers to the finish line.
 
The final day, Sunday September 13th, begins in Limerick at the Greyhound Track with the cars departing at 11am to travel to Circle K Fermoy for a fuel stop at 12.30pm and onwards to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork for lunch at 1.30pm.

The grand finale takes place in Kilkenny City, where the first supercars are expected to arrive from approximately 5.30pm. 

The finish line celebrations will once again feature live entertainment, music, giant screens, family attractions, colourful costumes and the electric atmosphere that has become synonymous with Cannonball.
 
The Cannonball drivers and participants themselves are famous for embracing the fun, arriving in elaborate fancy dress costumes adding even more colour to the weekend. 

Spectators are encouraged to join in by dressing up themselves, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes.