Dublin City Half Marathon 2026

The only city centre half marathon in Dublin. Beat the ballot now.

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Dublin City Half Marathon 2026

Dublin
3 May 2026
Half Marathon

Why run it?

From the organisers of the world-famous Irish Life Dublin Marathon, the Dublin City Council Dublin Half Marathon debuted in 2025 and sold out within two hours, moving to ballot for 2026! The half marathon starts in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street, with an urban course that will take runners out to the north of the city, finishing back in the city centre. The first ever closed road half marathon in Dublin, this race is not to be missed. Missed the ballot? The final places are remaining to run for charity and secure your spot on the start line.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

12000

Surface:

Road

Start:

08:30

Course:

Mostly flat

Temp:

7 - 15°C

Distance:

Half Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

St Peter's Hospice

Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas

Samaritans Ireland

Samaritans is there for others, providing support 24/7, on a freephone helpline number.

Living Life Counselling

Mental health support for those that most need it.

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.

Brain Tumour Ireland

A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

Beaumont Hospital Foundation

Beaumont Hospital Foundation works hard to promote the significant medical contribution which Beaumont Hospital makes to the community.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.