Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Lo esencial
El Irish Life Dublin Marathon es la carrera más importante de Irlanda, celebrada desde 1980 y consolidada como un evento internacional de referencia. Cada octubre atrae a atletas élite, corredores de clubes y organizadores de recaudaciones benéficas de todo el mundo. A lo largo de sus décadas, se ha establecido como emblema de la cultura del running irlandés, combinando competencia seria con una atmósfera amigable y festiva. Certificado por AIMS, sirve como clasificatorio para la Maratón de Boston, lo que lo hace atractivo para atletas en busca de buenos tiempos y calificación. El recorrido, mayormente llano y en el corazón de la ciudad, ofrece vistas de lo mejor que Dublín tiene. Los corredores pasan por la frondosidad de Phoenix Park, recorren el Grand Canal, disfrutan de tramos costeros y la brisa marina alrededor de Sandymount y la Bahía de Dublín. La ruta atraviesa barrios históricos y puntos de referencia como St. Stephen's Green y las calles georgianas cerca de Merrion Square, ofreciendo un recorrido urbano pintoresco de 42,2 km. El día de carrera la atmósfera es eléctrica y acogedora: bandas en vivo, simpatizantes locales y zonas de animación cierran el recorrido, mientras que las celebraciones en la meta y la hospitalidad generan un fuerte sentido de comunidad. Ya sea que busques tu mejor marca, un tiempo clasificatorio para Boston, o simplemente compartir la camaradería de uno de los maratones de otoño más arraigados de Europa, encontrarás un evento bien organizado con gran apoyo de público y el encanto clásico de Dublín.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Gran maratón
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Excelente presencia de espectadores
Dublin Marathon contributes €63m to local economy, report finds
Apr 25, 2025A Brand Finance/TCS report found the 2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon generated €63 million ($71m) for the local economy, ranking the race 19th among the world’s top 50 marathons; the 2024 event drew about 18,100 finishers (22,500 paid entries).
Organisers announce ballot-only general entry for 2026 and onwards
Oct 9, 2025Irish Life Dublin Marathon organisers confirmed all general entries from 2026 will be allocated by ballot (ending the 48-hour priority window) to increase first-time and female participation; Good-for-Age, elite and charity places are retained and the 2026 ballot was scheduled for 12–17 November with a €5 application fee.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Fitzwilliam Square
Historic Georgian square near the race start.
Trinity College Dublin
Home to the famous Book of Kells.
Christ Church Cathedral
One of Dublin’s oldest medieval cathedrals.
Guinness Storehouse
Iconic brewery with rich history.
Phoenix Park
One of Europe’s largest city parks.
Áras an Uachtaráin
Official residence of the President of Ireland.
Wellington Monument
Tall obelisk in Phoenix Park.
Kilmainham Gaol
Historic prison tied to Irish independence.
UCD Campus
University College Dublin’s leafy surroundings.
St. Stephen’s Green
Beautiful central park near the finish line.
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Dublin, Ireland
IE
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Age of 18
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Ballot (Public Lottery)
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Club Entry
- International/Group Entry
- Virtual Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds availableRefund Window: Participants can request a refund between July 3rd at 9:00 AM and July 16th at 11:59 PM. Refunds are only available during this period.
Refund Process: To initiate a refund, log into your Eventmaster account and select the 'Refund' option. A confirmation email will be sent upon completion.
Refund Fee: A €20 administration fee applies to all refunds.
Post-Refund Status: Once a refund is processed, the entrant is no longer considered a participant in the marathon.
Half Marathon and Race Series: No refund options are available for the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon or any of the Race Series events.
Transfer Window: Participants can transfer their entry to another individual from July 24th at 9:00 AM to August 24th at 11:59 PM.
Transfer Process: Managed via Eventmaster, the person receiving the entry will be charged a €20 fee for the marathon transfer.
Restrictions: Entries can only be transferred once. Attempting to sell or swap race numbers outside the official transfer process will result in cancellation of the entry.
General Deferral: Entries cannot be deferred to the following year.
Pregnancy/Postpartum Deferral: Participants unable to compete due to pregnancy or postpartum reasons can defer their entry to one of the following three years. A deferral request must be submitted at least 14 days before race day to office@dublinmarathon.ie.
General entry for 2026 is allocated by ballot only (ballot ran 12–17 November 2025; results notified 25 November 2025). Good For Age entry for qualifying runners opened 1 May 2026. Charity places are also available through registered charities.
The 2026 event is the 45th running of the Dublin Marathon (‘road to 50 begins’).
Course tips: The roads can narrow in spots (especially entering/exiting Phoenix Park and some older streets), so the first few miles can be crowded – don’t burn energy zigzagging; it will thin out.
Fun factor: The race falls on Halloween weekend – the post-race atmosphere continues well into the evening in Dublin’s pubs.
Comunidad
Historias, consejos y fotos del día de carrera de corredores que han completado este recorrido.
Reseñas de la comunidad
Aprende de otros corredores y comparte ideas que ayuden a quienes vienen después a cruzar la meta.

