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.

ARC Cancer Support Centres

Supporting men, women and children living with cancer and their loved ones. All our services are provided free of charge.

Variety

Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.

Children in Crossfire

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

The Skye High Foundation

Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.

Better Lives Foundation

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

Action For Elders

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

Organization for Autism Research

Funding applied research and helping inform the autism community about research based interventions.

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.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland

The mission of rmhc ireland, is to provide a ronald mcdonald house to support families whose children are seriously ill in chi, crumlin.

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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