About Good for Age
Good For Age entry for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon is now closed and all applicants have been informed if they were successful or not via email. Thank you for your interest in entering the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon via our Good for Age entry. If you were offered an entry, we look forward to seeing you on the start line in October!
Successful applicants were notified on the 2nd of June and had 72 hours from then to accept their entry. As 72 hours have now passed, any unaccepted entries have been voided.
Good for Age entries opened to all runners who have achieved a qualifying marathon time within the last two years, not just club members.
Entering the Irish Life Dublin Marathon ‘Good For Age’ does not guarantee a place in the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. Times are verified on a one-entry-per-person basis, and you will be notified if you have been successful.
Please note that Good for Age entries are strictly non-transferable.
Additional Opportunities to Enter
For unsuccessful applicants, we greatly appreciate your application encourage you to explore our additional options below for entry to the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon.
Charity Places
A limited number of charity places are currently available through our Official Charity Partner Programme, providing an opportunity to take part while fundraising for a worthy cause. More information can be found HERE.
Transfer Window
In 2026, we are providing an extended transfer window which will open for over two months, from July 22nd to September 23rd. The transfer process will be managed via Eventmaster with a €20 fee charged to the person receiving the entry for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon. More information can be found HERE.
International Tour Operators
For runners outside Ireland, we encourage you to explore gaining entry through International Tour Operator opportunities. More information can be found HERE.
Qualifying Standards
