October 16, 2025

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 26th, starting at 8:45 am from Leeson Street Lower, with the finish on Mount Street Upper. Over 22,500 entrants, including international and elite athletes, club runners, wheelchair participants, charity fundraisers, and first-time marathoners, have registered to take part in this year’s 26.2-mile race.

Now in its 44th year, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon remains one of Ireland’s largest mass participation events, uniting over 330,000 spectators, 2,000 volunteers, and tens of thousands of runners in a powerful celebration of endurance, community spirit, and connection. Find out more here.