Road · Marathon

Dublin Marathon

· starts 8:45 AM
Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Dublin, Ireland. The next edition is on Sunday, October 24, 2027, starting at 8:45 AM. The race gives its climbing as 400 ft (122 m); measured from its course file, it's 696 ft (212 m). It starts at 65 ft (20 m) above sea level. Its high point is 237 ft (72 m). The course runs point to point. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on November 12, 2025. The field is about 15,000 runners.

There are 2 other upcoming marathons in Ireland. Dublin Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.4miDistance
400ftClimbing
15,000runnersField
58°Flow 49°FTypical race day

The course

26.4miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
696ftMeasured climb
699ftDescent
237ftHigh point
19ftLow point

Questions about Dublin Marathon

When is Dublin Marathon 2027?

Dublin Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, October 24, 2027, starting at 8:45 AM local time.

Where is Dublin Marathon?

Dublin Marathon is held in Dublin, Ireland.

How long is Dublin Marathon?

Dublin Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Dublin Marathon have?

Dublin Marathon has 400 ft (122 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Dublin Marathon?

Entry to Dublin Marathon is by lottery. Registration opened on November 12, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Dublin Marathon?

Around Dublin Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 58°F (14°C) and the low about 49°F (9°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Dublin Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Dublin Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Dublin Marathon?

Dublin Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Ireland?

Other upcoming marathons in Ireland are Connemara International Marathon (April 25, 2027) and Cork City Marathon (June 6, 2027).

Other races in Ireland

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