Running in Dublin, Ireland

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Running Races in Dublin: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Dublin. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Dublin

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Dublin MarathonMarathonOctoberLoops through Phoenix Park and the Georgian squares; the long climb comes around 20 miles.
Dublin Half MarathonHalf marathonSeptemberRun largely inside Phoenix Park, with rolling parkland terrain.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Dublin use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Dublin?
Dublin Marathon (Marathon), normally held in October. Loops through Phoenix Park and the Georgian squares; the long climb comes around 20 miles.
Are there 10K races in Dublin?
No dedicated 10K events are listed for Dublin yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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