Dublin Marathon 2024

The Dublin Marathon, founded in 1980, is considered to be one of the friendliest runs with passionate and encouraging crowds to help you along the way.

It’s estimated that this year’s Marathon will have 25,000 runners taking part. With over 5,700 travelling from around the world, it’s currently considered to be Europe’s 4th largest marathon.

Starting at Fitzwilliam Square, the first half takes you across the River Liffey originating in the Wicklow mountains. The spring waters of this famous river are used to brew the Irish black gold … Guinness!

The course finishes back in the heart of Dublin, close to the historic Trinity College in Merrion Square, where you’ll be greeted by waves of cheering supports.

Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, basketball, snowboarding and many other sports.

Get Kids Going! inspires young people to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them annual sports grants to help with their; training, travel, competition fees and the development of sports’ equipment. With your help many of these amazing youngsters can become world record holders and paralympic champions!

Please only click the above box if you have your own entry place from the Irish Life Dublin Marathon Ballot, your running club or company.