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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

Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland - SANDAI)
Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland - SANDAI)
Formed by a group of bereaved parents to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
Cancer Care West
Cancer Care West
Our vision is that no one in our region will go through cancer alone.
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.
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
Sightsavers Ireland
Sightsavers Ireland
Our mission is to prevent avoidable blindness and promote equality for people with disabilities.
Diabetes Ireland
Diabetes Ireland
Providing support, education and advocacy for all those in Ireland affected by diabetes.
The Hope Foundation
The Hope Foundation
Wildlife Defense supports frontline wildlife rangers teams across Africa through equipment donations, training, outreach, and direct field support protecting endangered wildlife
Irish Cancer Society
Irish Cancer Society
Together, we are working to save lives and improve the lives of people affected by cancer
Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Beaumont Hospital Foundation works hard to promote the significant medical contribution which Beaumont Hospital makes to the community.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
We exist to fund palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses in Mayo and Roscommon.

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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.