Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Europe's 5th largest marathon follows a city centre lap perfect for marathon running. Much-loved and always oversubscribed, it's super-friendly and unmissable.
Charity places- Sun 26 Oct 2025
- Fundraising required
08:45
Age 18 & over
£40
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
A hugely popular marathon, with a predominantly flat course through the historic city of Dublin. Attracting over 20,000 runners year on year, participants enjoy an electrifying and hugely supportive Irish atmosphere with interesting sights throughout the single-lap course.
Highlights
Ireland's largest marathon
Europe's fifth largest marathon with over 20,000 runners.
Varied, interesting, flat
Featuring Fitzwilliam Square, Phoenix Park, the Grand Canal, Bushy Park and University College Dublin.
Entertainment zones
To maximise motivation on route.
Hot tourist destination
Perfect spot for a cultural weekend away.
Event community
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
Location
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Chip timing
- Eco goody bag
- GPS tracking
- iTAB
- Map
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
Sustainability
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Charity places in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 page.
How to enter
- Age 18 & over
- Ballot closed
- Ballot
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Fundraising required
- Series discount