Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.
Charity places- Sun 25 Oct 2026
- Fundraising required
08:45
Age 18 & over
€110
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
Starting in the heart of the capital, the route showcases Dublin’s landmarks, leafy parks and Georgian streets, creating a fast, atmospheric course that celebrates the city’s vibrant spirit.
Event community
Thomas B.
Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
Route
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- GPX available
Location
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Eco goody bag
- GPS tracking
- iTAB
- Map
- Massage
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks
- Technical t-shirt
Sustainability
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Charity places in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 page.
Children
WellChild
Care and support for children with a long-term or complex health condition.
- T-shirt
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Supporter cheer packs
- Fundraising incentives
- Training plan
- Dedicated contact
- Post-race reception
- Refreshments
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£50
Fundraise
£1,000
International
WaterAid
Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Bespoke training plan
- Pro training advice
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
Sign up
£45
Fundraise
£1,000
How to enter
- Age 18 & over
- Ballot closed
- Ballot
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Fundraising required
- Series discount