Irish Life Dublin Marathon
25.10.26
Marathon
2 & 3 Nights
Guaranteed Entry
Ireland’s largest marathon with over 20,000 runners! Now significantly oversubscribed, runners are drawn to a fast, flat course that starts and finishes in the heart of the city, taking in Dublin’s historic landmarks.
*Please note, this event is available to residents of the EU only (excluding residents of Republic of Ireland).
Sports Tours International provides guaranteed race entry and centrally located accommodation in Dublin, along with extras like welcome drinks, shakeout runs, post-marathon celebrations, and more!
ENTRY & EXTRAS
Marathon Race Entry
€180
per person
DUBLIN MARATHON ROUTE
The Dublin Marathon route offers a scenic and historic tour of the city, starting in Georgian Dublin and passing key landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Green, Christ Church Cathedral, and the River Liffey. Runners then head west through the roads of the Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest enclosed park, before looping through suburban neighbourhoods like Crumlin, Terenure, and Ballsbridge. The mostly flat course is ideal for setting personal bests, with plenty of support along the way from enthusiastic local crowds. The race finishes back in the city centre near Merrion Square, close to the start line.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Getting to Dublin
Dublin Airport (DUB): Ireland’s main international gateway, located about 12 km north of the city centre. It serves direct flights from across Europe, North America, and beyond.
• Bus: The Aircoach and Dublin Express services run 24/7, connecting the airport with central locations like O’Connell Street, St Stephen’s Green, and Heuston Station in around 25–40 minutes.
• Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside arrivals and cost around €25–€35 for the 20–30 minute journey to the city centre, depending on traffic.
Getting around Dublin
• Buses: Dublin Bus operates an extensive network covering the entire city and suburbs. Services are frequent and reliable.
• Taxis: Taxis are widely available and metered, with apps like Free Now and Bolt providing convenient booking options.
• Cycling & Walking: Dublin is a compact and pedestrian-friendly city, making walking a great option for marathon weekend.
WHY BOOK WITH US?
With Sports Tours, you never run alone. We’ll meet you at your hotel, escort you to the race expo and get you to the start line with ease. Join us for a 5KM shakeout run, meet fellow runners and celebrate together post-race.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 2 or 3 nights’ accommodation at 4* hotel in prime location
- Meet & greet drinks
- Guided escorts to the marathon expo
- Pre-Race Briefing
- Comprehensive support from Sports Tours reps in your hotel
- Post marathon celebration drinks
Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN DUBLIN
Please make your own arrangements to fly to Dublin and transport from Dublin airport to your hotel. Dependent on your arrival time, you could head to the marathon expo to collect your race bib, located at the Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road. In the evening, join us for welcome drinks in the hotel bar, a perfect opportunity for solo travellers to meet like-minded runners.
DAY 2 – 5K shakeout run & expo day
In the morning, we are hosting a 5k shakeout run to get your legs moving pre-race day. Following the run, we will be hosting a pre-race briefing session. The briefing provides valuable insights and last-minute advice to help you prepare for race day, as well as the opportunity to ask any questions.
If you haven’t collected your race bibs, head to the marathon expo, located at the Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road.
DAY 3 – Dublin MArathon RACE DAY!
Today is the day! There are 4 wave starts, fifteen minutes apart. Participants should arrive at their starting area in good time via one of the time zones. Participants should arrive prepared to run – changing facilities are not provided. Celebrate your incredible achievements with post marathon drinks in the hotel!
DAY 4 – DEPARTURE DAY
With so much to see and explore in Dublin, today you can sightsee before travelling home.
Accommodation
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WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY
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Jason
Ireland
Have completed a few marathons with this company and have to say they are top class. Always a hassle free enjoyable experience. Definitely worth the money.
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Stephen
Ireland
I want to say a special thanks to the Sports Tours team that supported us. James took a few of us down to the Expo and looked after us really well. A pure gent and he took especially good care of two gentlemen from England who needed an extra hand.
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Mike
Ireland
I just wanted to say that the whole package was excellent, but in particular your 2 Irish reps, Eoin and Amy were amazing.
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Richard
Ireland
The whole experience was amazing, and I am pleased to say that the reps paid as much attention to us mere mortal supporters as they did to the runners themselves.
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Grainne
Ireland
Another super trip for us with Sports Tours International and we look forward to the next one.
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Shane
Ireland
Thank you the team for such an incredible experience over the whole weekend, from the flawless check-in's at Melia Hotel to getting set-up for the start line.
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Jim
Ireland
All and all it was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience for me and I would happily recommend Sports Tours International If you are thinking of going to a big city marathon or other sporting event.
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Colm
Ireland
I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you all for a fantastic trip, Eoin and the team took great care of us and were on hand to give advice whenever we had a question no matter how big or small. They made it an absolute pleasure!
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Kelsey
Ireland
I had the BEST experience with Sports Tours for Dublin marathon. 10/10. Organization perfect. Kindest crew. Eoin took time to know names and was clearly invested in runners.
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Matthew
Ireland
We really enjoyed the events you put on throughout our stay. Especially the 5K Shakeout Run and the Sightseeing Boat Tour. Not only were these a great way of seeing the city but also a good way to meet other runners.
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