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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

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, apply today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Choose your charity and apply

Fill out a simple form to apply to join their team (it’s free to apply!)
Step 2
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Your charity will get in touch

once they’ve reviewed your application to let you know next steps.
Step 3
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Start Fundraising

If you get accepted onto the team, it's time to start fundraising. If not, you can apply to run for a different charity.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Black Country Mental Health
Black Country Mental Health
Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.
Make-A-Wish Ireland
Make-A-Wish Ireland
Granting magical wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 years living with life threatening medical conditions.
Variety
Variety
Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.
Make-A-Wish UK
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.
The Gavin Glynn Foundation
The Gavin Glynn Foundation
Helping children battling cancer who need to travel overseas for treatment.
USPCA
USPCA
Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.
Amicii Dog Rescue
Amicii Dog Rescue
Rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and mainland Europe, mainly from Spain and Romania.
Focus Ireland
Focus Ireland
Challenging homelessness - we believe that everyone has a right to a place they can call home.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Restless Development
Restless Development
Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.