Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile – Returning on Saturday August 14, 2027
Please see all key dates and entry information for the 2027 Irish Life Race Series at the link below.
Race Route
The race starts in the heart of Phoenix Park on Chesterfield Avenue at 9am. The route takes runners on a scenic loop around Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest enclosed public park, before finishing on Furze Road.
Below you can view and download a PDF of the 2026 Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile route.
Race Day Tips from the Official Dublin Marathon Group Coach Emmett Dunleavy
1 – Prepare for the Course’s Hills
Although you might have a target pace, trust your gut instinct too, and adjust it as needed for the rolling hills. Most of the incline is in the latter stages so be sure you don’t work too hard too early!
2 – Fuel Up with Gels
If you are planning to run the course in 70 minutes or under, aim for one gel half way through, and if you are going to be over 70 minutes, try and take 1 gel one third of the way through and another 2 thirds of the way through.
3 – Benchmark Your Progress
Whether you perform better or worse than expected, taking part in a race is the perfect chance to understand where you are in your running journey. Post-race, be sure to reflect on your pacing, fuelling, and training volume.
2026 Race Information
Your race number has been posted out to you as of Wednesday July 29th. Please keep your number safe, as replacing them will cost €10. Enclosed will be your race number with a chip timing device attached to the back, and this chip must remain on the race number for your race time to be recorded.
Your baggage label will be found at the bottom of your race number. Please stick it onto any bag you wish to leave in the baggage area.
Please arrive on race day wearing your race number, securely attached to the front of your top. As all race numbers are posted in advance, race number collection is not available on race day. Please ensure you are wearing your own allocated race number.
A supply of safety pins will also be available on race day to attach your bib with.
If you entered the Irish Life Fingal 10k and the Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 mile as a bundle, both numbers will be posted together.
The baggage area will be located on Furze Road close to the Chesterfield Avenue junction and will be open from 7:30 am.
If you plan to use the baggage facility, simply detach the baggage label from the bottom of your race number and securely attach it to your bag before arriving at the baggage area.
Please note that all bags are left at the owner’s risk. We recommend that you do not leave valuables in your bag.
The race start is on Chesterfield Avenue and will head towards Mountjoy Cross and turn left onto Ordnance Survey Road, followed by Knockmaroon Road and Upper Glen Road, and then onto Military Road. A climb here will then take you onto Wellington Road and a left turn again onto the path beside Chesterfield Avenue, left again to take in the path around the fifteen acres, then exit onto Acres Road back up to the Phoenix Monument. After passing the Phoenix Roundabout, you will use Chesterfield Avenue and pass Mountjoy Cross up to Castleknock Gate. At the Gate you will take a U-turn and come back down Chesterfield Avenue and turn right onto Ordnance Survey Road until you reach Furze Road where a final left turn will take you into the finish area.
The race will start at 9:00am sharp and directions to the start area will be clearly signposted. Please cooperate fully with our team of race stewards.
With thousands of runners taking part, we encourage you to allow plenty of time on race morning to travel and make your way to the start area. Arriving early will help you enjoy a relaxed, stress-free start to your race day.
There is no parking available at Phoenix Park, and instead shuttle buses will be in operation for the Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile.
They will be parked on Parkgate Street close to Frank Sherman Bridge from 7:30 to 8:30 am. They will also be available at the Phoenix Monument after the race to take runners back to Parkgate Street.
If you’re within cycling distance, we encourage you to travel by bike. A bike park will be available close to the start area.
Please see all confirmed road and gate closures below for Phoenix Park for Saturday 15th August.
The Official Pace Team will be provided by Sports Direct, and pacers will be available for finish times of 70, 80, 90 and 100 minutes.
As you enter the start area, look out for our pacers who will be holding large balloons with the above finish times clearly displayed on them.
Toilets will be available near the start area.
There will be three hydration stations at miles 3, 6 and 8, and there will be a medical station close to the finish area.
After you reach the finish line, you’ll be rewarded with a goody bag and official Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile souvenir race t-shirt.
The goody bag will also include Lucozade Sport, water and a Grenade protein bar.
You can track runners using the official tracker link HERE.
Prizes for the top three individual women and men will be presented at the finish line. All other prizes, including master prizes, will be posted out a few days after the event.
We cannot allow buggies into the event for safety reasons.
Please do not bring children onto the course or under the finish gantry with you. Only race participants with an official race number may enter the course or cross the finish line.
Please refrain from littering any gel wrappers in Phoenix Park and carry them to the nearest bins.
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