KBC Dublin Marathon 2024

The annual Dublin Marathon, a 42.2-kilometre race, takes place in Dublin on the last Sunday in October. Established in 1980 by a group led by Noel Carroll, who persuaded the Business Houses Athletic Association to support the idea, the marathon has grown significantly over the years. Each year, approximately 19,500 participants take part, including over 5,000 runners from outside Ireland.

Schedule

The Dublin Marathon will feature five start times. Wheelchair participants will begin at 8:40 am, followed by Wave 1 at 8:45 am, Wave 2 at 9:05 am, Wave 3 at 9:25 am, and Wave 4 at 9:45 am. The course will remain open for 7 hours, starting from the moment the last participant crosses the start line.

Route

The Dublin Marathon will start on Leeson Street Lower and finish on Mount Street Upper. The course typically runs in an anti-clockwise direction around the city and is moderately flat. It generally passes through Phoenix Park before heading towards the southside suburbs.

Races

The Dublin Marathon includes four other races: the Dublin Half Marathon, the Fingal 10K, the Frank Duffy 10 Mile, and the Irish Runner 5 Mile.

Prize

The main prize for a winner is the Noel Carroll Memorial Trophy, along with a €15,000 cash prize. The Prizes are also given for first team finishers, first masters finisher, and first Irish finisher. A €5,000 prize is given to any participant who breaks a marathon record.

Entry Fee

The entry fee to the event is €110 per entry plus a handling charge of €5.50