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

2026 sold out. Enquire now for 2027

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

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.

Southern Area Hospice Services

Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

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

Better Lives Foundation

Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.

Dundalk Dog Rescue

Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

Samaritans Ireland

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

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.