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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

Charity partners you can support in this event include

St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Brain Tumour Ireland
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.
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.
Samaritans Ireland
Samaritans Ireland
Samaritans is there for others, providing support 24/7, on a freephone helpline number.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Beaumont Hospital Foundation works hard to promote the significant medical contribution which Beaumont Hospital makes to the community.
Restless Development
Restless Development
Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.
Focus Ireland
Focus Ireland
Challenging homelessness - we believe that everyone has a right to a place they can call home.
Heart Heroes
Heart Heroes
Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
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