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.

Trocaire

Tackling the causes of poverty & injustice & responding to crises.

The Matt Hampson Foundation

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

The Gavin Glynn Foundation

Helping children battling cancer who need to travel overseas for treatment.

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.

Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland

Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.

Dementia UK

We are the specialist dementia nursing charity providing free life-changing support.

American Cancer Society - DetermiNation

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

Service Dogs UK

We train and provide assistance dogs from rescue for members of the armed forces and emergency services suffering with PTSD.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

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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