Dublin Marathon Group Charity Programme
At Dublin Marathon Group, we believe the impact of running extends far beyond the finish line. Since 2022, participants of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon have helped raise over €9 million for charitable and community causes, and the collective efforts of our community will continue to build on this.
Alongside our official charity partner realbuzz and official fundraising partner Eventmaster, Dublin Marathon Group helps transform personal achievement into meaningful impact for charities, communities and causes across Ireland.
Community and charity impact are not separate from what we do. They are central to who we are and reflect the values that have helped shape the Dublin Marathon for more than four decades.
That is the Power Beyond Every Mile.
Run with realbuzz. Turn Your Miles into Impact
Register for a charity place through our official charity partner realbuzz and run the Irish Life Dublin Marathon for one of over 150 incredible charities while fundraising for a meaningful cause.
Whether you’re passionate about supporting local communities, health causes, or life-changing charities, your miles can make a lasting impact.
Fundraise for a Cause with Eventmaster
Charity fundraising has always been at the heart of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, with over €2 million raised in 2026 by our amazing runners, and through our official fundraising partner Eventmaster.
If you already have an entry and want to start building towards your fundraising goal, visit the official fundraising page on Eventmaster to set up a fundraiser and make your miles matter!
Not raising funds but want to be a part of something bigger? You can still donate to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon campaign and support a cause close to you.
Every Bib Has A Story
The Irish Life Dublin Marathon recently launched the #EveryBibHasAStory, which invites participants to share the personal journeys behind their marathon experience and celebrating the stories that continue to define the event.
Whether it’s your first race, a comeback, a fundraising challenge, or a lifelong dream, tell us what your Dublin Marathon journey means to you and help celebrate the stories that have defined this event for generations.
Drop us a message on any of our social media channels for a chance to be featured!
Fundraiser Spotlight
Arron Murphy – Running with AsIAm
Arron is running the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity. Arron’s first-born son was diagnosed with Autism, which Arron notes, changed their world in the most powerful and special way.
Arron is reminded of the importance of resilience every day by the daily challenges his son faces. In recognition of the strength needed to face these challenges, Arron is taking on the 2026 Irish Life Marathon to raise support and awareness for every person that experiences Autism. He has already raised over €7,500.
Arron says that while training for these events is tough, the challenges his son face remind him that resilience is learned, strength is built, and support makes all the difference.
Official Charity Partner
The event’s official charity partner, realbuzz, continue to help drive these fundraising milestones through their international charity programme
Realbuzz connects charities and runners through the official charity places programme, helping charities recruit participants, secure guaranteed entries and generate vital fundraising income through Dublin Marathon Group events.
Realbuzz has been working with charities, runners and global endurance events for more than 20 years and has helped facilitate over £1 billion in fundraising worldwide for charity partners through running events.
Official Fundraising Partner
Eventmaster helps participants transform fundraising ambitions into real impact by providing the fundraising tools, visibility and infrastructure needed to support charitable causes. The platform enables fundraising regardless of how a participant secured their place, including charity place participants, ballot entrants, Good For Age qualifiers, transfer recipients and international runners.
Together, Dublin Marathon Group, realbuzz and Eventmaster work together to maximise the charitable and community impact created through participation in our events.
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