Irish Life Dublin Marathon

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Sports & AdventureDublin
Dates25 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceIts continuous run since 1980 and its scale
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Irish Life Dublin Marathon in Dublin

The Dublin Marathon, founded in 1980, runs each October bank holiday weekend through Dublin city centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods, drawing tens of thousands of runners, from elite competitors to first-time and charity participants, in one of Ireland's largest single-day sporting events. Tens of thousands of runners take on marathon distance through Dublin city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods each October bank holiday weekend, in one of Ireland's largest single-day sporting events since 1980.

The Dublin Marathon began in 1980 and runs each October bank holiday weekend, sending tens of thousands of runners on a looped course through Dublin city centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods, making it one of the largest single-day participation sporting events in Ireland.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its continuous run since 1980 and its scale, drawing tens of thousands of runners including elite international competitors, over a route through Dublin's city centre and suburbs, makes it Ireland's most established marathon and one of the largest single-day participation sporting events in the country

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The mystery stays covered

Its continuous run since 1980 and its scale, drawing tens of thousands including elite international competitors, makes it Ireland's most established marathon and one of the country's largest single-day participation sporting events overall

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Wave starts organised by estimated finishing time and deep charity fundraising participation have been consistent features of the marathon across its decades-long run

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

25 October 2026

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Dublin; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Appropriate running gear for marathon distance, with weather-adaptable layers given typical late-October conditions.

Safety

Irish Life Dublin Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For Irish Life Dublin Marathon, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Dublin; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor Irish Life Dublin Marathon, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dublin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dublin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearAppropriate running gear for marathon distance, with weather-adaptable layers given typical late-October conditions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Irish Life Dublin Marathon?

Irish Life Dublin Marathon is listed for 25 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Irish Life Dublin Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Dublin, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLirishlifedublinmarathon.ie
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates25 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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