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Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

Grab your place in the world's friendliest marathon

Location Dublin, Ireland

Date 26/10/25

Distance Marathon

Why run it?

With its iconic route past Dublin’s most famous landmarks, a relatively flat course and optimum running temperatures, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon is unmissable. Known as the friendliest marathon, thousands of spectators take to the streets to cheer you on and show the power of support. It's the only marathon to traverse Dublin city centre - join over 22,000 runners in 2025 and make your miles mean more.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
22000

Course:
Flat, single lap

Surface:
Road

Start:
08:45

Temp:
12-14°C

Location:
Dublin, Ireland

How to enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Don’t miss out, enter today in two simple steps:

Reserve your entry in the event - just tell us which charity you'll be running for with a wide range of amazing causes to choose from and pay your fully refundable deposit.

Once your spot is reserved it’s all about fundraising, as your place is only guaranteed upon reaching the event fundraising target. With over 20 years of fundraising experience under our belt you’ll have access to free support and advice to get you to your fundraising target and all the way to race day!

Run for a partner charity

Holding Deposit

(refundable)

Entry Fee

(funded by Partner Charity)

Exclusive Finishers Pack FREE

Fundraising Target

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Reviews

"Running with realbuzz was such an easy and enjoyable process and I loved supporting my charity. I’ve already signed up for more races and can’t wait for my next one!"

Ethan Smith, Bristol

"My first time running a marathon was going to be a monumental challenge regardless but I found the whole process with realbuzz really helped and I made it to the finish line and through my fundraising goals!"

Lucy O'Connor, Dublin