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.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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

Cancer Fund For Children

Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people impacted by cancer.

Service Dogs UK

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

Claire House Children's Hospice

Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.

St Joseph's Hospice

Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.

Isle Listen

Supporting the Island’s mental health through early intervention and prevention for children and young people.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

The Myton Hospices

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

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

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

Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland

Personal support services including professional counselling and a drugs and alcohol support service.

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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