Countdown to Cannonball 2026: Everything You Need To Know
The largest supercar road trip in Europe is taking place in Ireland on the 11th to the 14th September 2026 and the full route details have been announced! Expect an unforgettable weekend of over 200 supercars, incredible crowds and an electric atmosphere all over the country! Memories made for a lifetime! Read on for all the information you need ahead of this fantastic weekend!
1. Routes
Day One: Friday 11th September
| Start Line | The Johnstown Estate, Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath |
| Lunch Stop | The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare |
| Fuel Stop | Circle K M9, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare |
| Finish Line | Tullamore Town Centre, Co. Offaly |
Day Two: Saturday 12th September
| Start Line & Fuel Stop | Circle K, M6 Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Lunch Stop | The Falls Hotel, Co. Clare |
| Finish Line | Limerick City, Co. Limerick |
Day Three: Sunday 13th September
| Start Line | Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Co. Limerick |
| Fuel Stop | Radisson Blu, Little Island, Co. Cork |
| Lunch Stop | Circle K J14, M8, Fermoy, Co. Cork |
| Finish Line | Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny |
2. Our Ambassador: Anna Daly
We are delighted to have back for the 2nd year in a row the fabulous Anna Daly as our official Cannonball 2026 ambassador. Anna is a multi-award-winning TV presenter who woke up the nation on Ireland’s TV breakfast show, ‘Ireland AM’ for 12 years before moving to RTÉ for shows like Hospital Live and Future Island. Anna is “Proud to partner with a brand that gets behind the drive, the fun and the girls as well as the boys”. Keep an eye out for the updates coming from @annadaly on Instagram – all the behind-the-scenes content, interviews with drivers, and all the excitement from the road! We cannot wait!!
3. Pit Stops
This year, the cars will make a way to their scheduled pit stops at three of our stores along the route. There will be huge excitement at all the fuel stops with supercars looking to fuel up and show off their superhero costumes!
Want to see those awesome supercars up close? Meet the drivers to have a quick chat? Grab refreshments? These locations are your best chance to see them!
- Circle K M9, Kilkullen, Co. Kildare
- Circle K, M6 Athlone, Co. Westmeath
- Circle K J14, M8, Fermoy, Co. Cork
4. Live-Tracking
Curious where to find the cars in real-time when travelling across the country? Don't forget to give us a follow / keep an eye on our Instagram page for live updates and find out the whereabouts of the vehicles.
Circle K are so excited to be part of this amazing event again! Don't miss your chance to meet us at one of our start lines, pit stops or finish lines and get involved in all the action and fun! Make sure to keep up to date on our social channels for information on each day!