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.

Dementia UK

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

Restless Development

Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.

Trocaire

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

The Mater Hospital Foundation

Helping every patient get the best possible care at the Mater Hospital.

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

Helping people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest.

Pencils of Promise

We bring quality education to kids around the world

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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

The Myton Hospices

We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.

Organization for Autism Research

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

ARC Cancer Support Centres

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

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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