Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Lace up your running shoes and take on the Dublin Marathon 2026 with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. Whether it's your first marathon or your fiftieth, this legendary race offers a fast course, incredible crowd support, and an electric atmosphere - all in one of the friendliest cities in the world.

But this is more than a race. When you run with Team Marvellous, every mile you conquer helps provide specialist nurses and life-changing care to seriously ill children across the UK.
Dublin isn’t just a race - it’s a celebration. From the buzzing start line at Fitzwilliam Square to the roars of support through Phoenix Park and the final push down Nassau Street, this marathon is full of energy, charm, and character.