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Dublin City Half Marathon 2027

  • 2 May 2027
  • 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:
Course:
Mostly flat
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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, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Diabetes Ireland
Diabetes Ireland
Providing support, education and advocacy for all those in Ireland affected by diabetes.
Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research
We are building a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.
Children's Health Foundation
Children's Health Foundation
Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.
Sightsavers Ireland
Sightsavers Ireland
Our mission is to prevent avoidable blindness and promote equality for people with disabilities.
Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland
Our vision is an Ireland in which family carers and young carers are properly recognised, supported and empowered.
Breakthrough Cancer Research
Breakthrough Cancer Research
We invest in life-saving research across Ireland to support people affected by cancer and save lives. Together, we can Make More Survivors.
CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young in Ireland)
CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young in Ireland)
Providing emotional support services, facilitating access to cardiac screening, raising awareness for families affected by the sudden cardiac death of a young person & supporting research.
Cancer Fund For Children
Cancer Fund For Children
Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people impacted by cancer.
National Breast Cancer Research Institute
National Breast Cancer Research Institute
Funding comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway, improving outcomes for women in Ireland and across the world.
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust
The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust aims to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body (bodies) of loved ones (s) who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland

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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.