Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026

The only marathon through the iconic Dublin city centre.

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Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026

2026 sold out. Enquire now for 2027

Dublin
25 October 2026
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Why run it?

With its iconic route past Dublin’s most famous landmarks, a relatively flat course and optimum running temperatures, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon is unmissable. Known as the friendliest marathon, thousands of spectators take to the streets to cheer you on and show the power of support. It's the only marathon to traverse Dublin city centre - join over 22,000 runners in 2026 and make your miles mean more. Plus, all charity runners get access to the exclusive realbuzz finisher party for free!

What's it like to run?

Runners:

22000

Surface:

Road

Start:

08:45

Course:

Flat, single lap

Temp:

10-14°C

Distance:

Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Spinal Research

Funding medical research to develop effective treatments for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

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.

The Matt Hampson Foundation

Supporting young people seriously injured through sport, so they can get busy living again.

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

Herren Project

The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.

Kare

Promoting inclusion for people with intellectual disability

Alzheimer's Research UK

We are the UK's leading dementia research charity. We exist for a cure.

American Cancer Society - DetermiNation

Dedicated to helping people who face cancer through cancer research, patient services and early detection.

The Big Food Project

At The Big Food Project, we’ve seen how hunger deeply affects individuals and families in our communities.

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Irish Life Dublin Marathon reviews

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""Running with realbuzz was such an easy and enjoyable process and I loved supporting my charity. I’ve already signed up for more races and can’t wait for my next one!""

Ethan Smith

""My first time running a marathon was going to be a monumental challenge regardless but I found the whole process with realbuzz really helped and I made it to the finish line and through my fundraising goals!""

Lucy O'Connor