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.

Children in Crossfire

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

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.

Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland

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

The Blue Card

Aiding Holocaust survivors so their remaining years are spent with as much dignity and comfort as possible.

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

American Cancer Society - DetermiNation

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

Weston Hospice Care

Weston Hospicecare provides free expert care to people with a life-limiting illness.

Alzheimer's Research UK

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

Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity

Providing services to all children and young people who have, or who are likely to suffer a bereavement in Wales.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

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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