Celebrating 45 Years of the Dublin Marathon
Sunday, 25th October
Built on Miles. Carried by Stories. Powered by People
Irish Life Dublin Marathon Key Reminders
Wave Allocation 2026
All registered runners for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon were notified of their wave allocation via email on Friday 2nd October.
Entry Details 2027
We are delighted to provide the complete calendar for the 2027 Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Irish Life Dublin Race Series, allowing runners to plan their 2027 running season.
Please find all of the key dates and entry information below, and read the full news story HERE.
Lord Mayor’s Medal 2026
Nominations have now closed for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Medal and we thank everyone for hundreds of great entries. The winner of this year’s Lord Mayor Medal will be announced shortly.
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
Latest News
Finisher Medal Unveiled for 45th Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Honouring the Heritage, City and People Who Define the Event
OCTOBER 2, 2026
The 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon finisher medal has been unveiled, kick-starting Marathon Month as excitement builds towards race day on Sunday the 25th of October. The medal design marks a historic milestone for one of Ireland’s largest mass participation events, celebrating the 45th running of the Dublin Marathon , the city and the people behind it.
This milestone year takes centre stage in the medal design, honouring a defining moment for the event as it heads toward its 50th anniversary. The number 45 is enclosed by an Olympic laurel wreath, a long-standing symbol of sporting greatness, linking this year’s finishers’ achievement to the enduring heritage and tradition that have shaped the Marathon since 1980.
Dublin is equally integral to the design, and the cityscape in the medal’s background tells the story of the city behind every mile. It brings together historic and modern elements of the capital, reflecting a city that has evolved alongside the Marathon.
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