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Dublin City Half Marathon 2026

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

2026 sold out. Enquire now for 2027

  • IE Dublin
  • 3 May 2026
  • Half Marathon
Dublin City Half Marathon 2026
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

Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Far Away Friends
Far Away Friends
We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.
Southern Area Hospice Services
Southern Area Hospice Services
Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
The Myton Hospices
The Myton Hospices
We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.
Action For Elders
Action For Elders
Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.
USPCA
USPCA
Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.
Heart Heroes
Heart Heroes
Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.
Pernicious Anaemia Society
Pernicious Anaemia Society
We provide information, help and support to sufferers of Pernicious Anaemia.
Focus Ireland
Focus Ireland
Challenging homelessness - we believe that everyone has a right to a place they can call home.
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.
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