Celebrating 45 Years of the Dublin Marathon
Sunday, 25th October
Built on Miles. Carried by Stories. Powered by People
Please note, your wave for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon will be sent to you via email in late September.
Next up on the road to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon…
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon – 9am, Sunday 20th September in Phoenix Park
See all race information below.
Run for Charity
The Power Beyond Every Mile
Charity fundraising has always been at the heart of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, and in 2026, over 2.5 million has already been raised by our amazing runners and their supporters.
Our charity programme, in partnership with official charity partner realbuzz, is growing each year, and there are now over 150 Irish and International charities officially partnered with the event.
The collective fundraising efforts of our participants and their supporters continue to leave a lasting impact through our official fundraising platform Eventmaster.
Irish Life Dublin Marathon Countdown
25-10-2026
Explore the Irish Life Dublin Race Series
Explore a range of exciting running events in the build up to marathon day with the Irish Life Dublin Race Series.
All events for the 2026 series are now SOLD OUT, but we encourage those who are not signed up to join us in 2027! See the official race page for each event below.
Whether you’re chasing a PB, preparing for marathon day, or just looking for an enjoyable Dublin road racing experience with friends, the series has something for you!
Looking to turn your participation in the series into something bigger? You can support the official fundraising campaign below.
Latest News
2026 Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon: All You Need to Know
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
The 2026 Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 20 September in Phoenix Park, marking a highly anticipated finish to the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Race Series.The sold-out event will bring more than 8,000 runners together for 13.1 miles through the iconic setting of Phoenix Park.
A long-standing fixture in the Dublin Marathon build-up, the race has been staged in the Phoenix Park since 2002 and has become a defining September test for runners of all abilities. For some, it completes the Irish Life Dublin Race Series; for others, it is a key step towards October’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon; and for many, the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon is the goal in it’s own right.
From start times and transport to hydration, runner support and race-day reminders, here is everything runners and supporters need to know ahead of race day.
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