Dublin Marathon Group Awards
Celebrating Achievement, Impact, and Legacy
The Dublin Marathon Group Awards celebrate the people, performances and impact that define the Dublin Marathon Group events, while honouring those whose achievements, service and contribution have shaped the legacy of the Dublin Marathon.
The Awards will recognise athletes, participants, volunteers, charities and communities across Dublin Marathon Group events, including the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Irish Life Dublin Race Series and Dublin City Council Dublin Half Marathon, celebrating the achievements and stories of today while recognising and preserving the heritage of those who have helped shape the Dublin Marathon over almost five decades.
The inaugural Dublin Marathon Group Awards will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at the College Green Hotel, marking the start of a new annual tradition as Dublin Marathon Group continues its Road to 50 and the 50th running of the Dublin Marathon in 2031.
Read more about the launch of the event in the official news story HERE.
The event is invite only and invitees will be notified closer to the night.
Dublin Marathon Group Awards Categories
Award recipients will be selected by a judging panel made up of individuals with long-standing involvement in the Dublin Marathon and extensive knowledge and understanding of its history, people and community (Awards winners not nominated publicly).
There will be two categories of awards handed out, Annual Recognition Awards, recognising standout annual achievements, and Heritage & Legacy Awards, recognising who have shaped the enduring legacy of the Dublin Marathon.
Performance of the Year
Recognising outstanding athletic performance across Dublin Marathon Group events and celebrating excellence among Irish and international athletes.
Charity of the Year
Recognising outstanding fundraising, participant engagement and social impact by charities and their running communities.
#EveryBibHasAStory
Celebrating an inspirational participant whose journey embodies the spirit of the running community and demonstrates the impact it can have beyond the finish.
Josephine Healy Volunteer Award
Recognising outstanding volunteer service and those whose commitment to supporting runners and the wider event community embodies the values and spirit of the Dublin Marathon. The award is named in honour of the late Josephine Healy, whose leadership, dedication and service helped establish the volunteer culture that remains central to the event today.
Dublin Marathon Group Hall of Fame
Honouring those whose achievements and contributions have left an enduring mark on the history and legacy of the Dublin Marathon.
Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognised across two categories:
Performance
Recognising athletes whose outstanding performances and achievements have made a significant contribution to Dublin Marathon history.
Legacy
Recognising those whose vision, leadership, service or contribution has had a lasting impact on the Dublin Marathon and helped shape the event it is today.
