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Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness. Support this great cause and join the Rethink Mental Illness team taking part in Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday 26 October. Sign up today for £75!

  • Sun 26 Oct 2025
Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

08:40

Age 18 & over

Sign up £75

Fundraise £1,250

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Event overview

A hugely popular marathon, with a predominantly flat course through the historic city of Dublin. Attracting over 20,000 runners year on year, participants enjoy an electrifying and hugely supportive Irish atmosphere with interesting sights throughout the single-lap course.

Highlights

  • Ireland's largest marathon

    Europe's fifth largest marathon with over 20,000 runners.

  • Varied, interesting, flat

    Featuring Fitzwilliam Square, Phoenix Park, the Grand Canal, Bushy Park and University College Dublin.

  • Entertainment zones

    To maximise motivation on route.

  • Hot tourist destination

    Perfect spot for a cultural weekend away.

Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Eco goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • iTAB
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Ballot closed
  • Charity entries open
  • Ballot
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Fundraising required
  • Series discount