Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Ireland's National Marathon Through 2,000 Years of History.
Race day
25
Oct 2026
Ireland's National Marathon Through 2,000 Years of History.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 25 October 2026Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start time | 09:00 local (Europe/Dublin)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full MarathonCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Location | Dublin, Leinster, IrelandCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start area | Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Entry price | €75–€100Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · Athletics Ireland certifiedCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 70 mCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 23,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Dublin Marathon EventsCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Official website | dublinmarathon.ieOrganizer · 23 May 2026 | Organizer | 23 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 23 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 23 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Ireland's greatest marathon — 25,000 runners past Trinity College, Phoenix Park, and Georgian Dublin streets.
Is this race a fit?
These planning notes are seeded from recent Sunday Marathon concept work. Treat them as runner-first prompts to help you shortlist intelligently, then confirm final instructions with the organizer.
Best For
Runners who want atmosphere without chaos
Dublin belongs on the shortlist when you want a proper city-race feel, steady crowd energy, and a weekend that still feels manageable.
Watch For
Don’t overcomplicate the stay plan
The weekend gets easier when hotel, dinner, and race-morning movement all stay in one compact zone instead of becoming a transport puzzle.
Decision Signal
Good all-around race, not just a fast one
This is a page for runners deciding between a balanced city experience and a pure time-chase course. Dublin usually wins on feel and practicality.
- Stay Strategy
Runners usually get the cleanest weekend by keeping hotel, packet pickup, and pre-race meals in the same central orbit rather than stretching across the city.
- Expo Rhythm
This is the kind of race where an early, low-drama bib pickup keeps the rest of the weekend open for an easy shakeout and a relaxed dinner.
- Race Morning
Plan the first movement of the day the night before. The room is most useful here for “what actually worked” notes from people who kept the morning simple.
- After The Finish
Treat the finish plan as part of the race plan. The best notes here are usually where to regroup, how long the walk feels, and where people actually recovered well.
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