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# Dublin Marathon

Last month
November 2023
Dublin Marathon start and end points will 'preferably' include the city centre
Discussions on next year’s route have begun and it’s hoped a ‘positive solution’ will be announced in early 2024.
Dublin Marathon start and end points will 'preferably' include the city centre, organisers say
Discussions on next year’s route have begun and it’s hoped a ‘positive solution’ will be announced in early 2024.
This year
2023
Dublin Marathon runners awarded medals with a typo and possible Yeats misquote
Medals are given to all that finish the marathon.
Kemal Husen sets new course record with Dublin Marathon victory
Ethiopian finished in a time of 2:06.52, while Stephen Scullion finished third to claim men’s national title.
Kemal Husen sets new course record with Dublin Marathon victory
Ethiopian finished in a time of 2:06.52, while Stephen Scullion finished third to claim men’s national title.
Several roads closed and public transport impacted as thousands take part in Dublin Marathon
The marathon will start at Fitzwilliam Street Upper at 8.40am and finish at Merrion Square North up to 5pm.
Last year
2022
Moroccan Taoufik Allam wins Dublin Marathon
Martin Hoare and Courtney McGuire the first Irishman and woman home.
All time
Dublin Marathon cancelled for the second year running
‘There are still too many unknowns to be confident that we could provide a safe event,’ said race director Jim Aughney.
Dublin Marathon decision on hold until mid-July
It’s due to take place on Sunday 24 October.
Dublin Marathon organisers 'cautiously optimistic' it will go ahead, as 'vaccination is key'
A decision will be announced on Friday, 25 June.
Opinion: Memories of my first Dublin City Marathon on the day the 2020 race was meant to happen
Mick Bourke has run several marathons and pays tribute to runners today as the Dublin City Marathon moves online.
2020 Dublin Marathon cancelled due to coronavirus crisis
All entries will be valid for the 2021 race.
Dublin Marathon to guarantee 2020 entry for recent entrants after outcry over new lottery system
Those who have participated in any of the last three editions of the race have been reserved a place in next year’s event.
Dublin Marathon says new lottery system 'gives everyone a fair chance'
Criticism of the new system claimed that seasoned runners could miss out on participating next year.
2020 Dublin Marathon entry moves to lottery system due to increased demand
Registration takes place from 1 to 30 November 2019.
Dublin Marathon winner who served doping ban 'slipped through the net'
Morocco’s Othmane El Goumri broke the course record with a time of 2:08:06 yesterday.
Moroccan Othmane El Goumri wins this year's Dublin City Marathon
This year marked the 40th edition of the annual race.
Major diversions in place as over 22,000 people set to take part in Dublin Marathon
Some public transport services will also be affected.
Large quantity of Dublin Marathon merchandise for volunteers stolen from van in Dublin
The hats and jackets were stolen in Sutton between 4.30pm Saturday and 6.30pm yesterday.
Doha not an option for dad-to-be Clohisey as Dublin takes centre stage
Last year’s national marathon winner will be back on the streets of the capital to defend his title this October.
On your marks: Entries for sold-out Dublin Marathon re-open on Monday
Organisers are opening up an additional 2,500 spaces on a first come, first served basis.
Dublin Marathon increased to record 22,500 runners
2,500 additional entries have been added, it was announced at the Mansion House today.
All 20,000 entries for next year's Dublin Marathon sell out 10 months in advance
The 40th edition of the race takes place on Sunday 27 October 2019.
'Dublin had that extra special feeling': Olympian Clohisey savours his win on home soil
Mick Clohisey reflects on breaking a 19-year record en route to becoming the first Irish man home in Sunday’s Dublin Marathon.
PHOTOS: Over 20,000 people hit the capital's streets to take part in Dublin Marathon
Asefa Bekele and Mesera Dubiso were the winners in the men’s and women’s races.
'I'm a mum of two small girls and work full time. Running is my hobby and I'm on a podium with two Ethiopian girls'
Lizzie Lee claimed the Irish women’s national title in Sunday’s Dublin Marathon.
Ethiopian duo Bekele and Dubiso the winners as 20,000 turn out for Dublin Marathon
There were also impressive finishes from Ireland’s Lizzie Lee and Mick Clohisey on Sunday.
Dublin lawyer runs marathon in remembrance of 1995 Srebrenica massacre
Over 7,000 Bosniaks were murdered by Serb forces in July, 1995 during the Bosnian War.
'I didn't know what lymphoma was. So I said to him: 'Is it serious?''
Roscommon-man Colin Farrell was diagnosed with cancer when he was 22. Tomorrow he will attempt to run his first ever marathon in Dublin.
'The city we grew up in, the city we know so well, showcased at its beautiful best'
Ahead of his second Dublin Marathon, Ryan Bailey on a burgeoning lifelong love affair with the event.
New roof at Dublin's Pearse Station and other works to cause disruption to Irish Rail users this weekend
A number of service alterations are in place due to line works around the country this weekend.
'Don't experiment on race day' - Planning your final preparations for the Dublin Marathon
Race director Jim Aughney joins us to talk through the best prep, what to expect on the day and the best recovery techniques once the race is over.
The last-minute advice you need for Sunday's Dublin Marathon
David Last has trained clients to achieve their marathon goals for years, and here he outlines his top tips for the days ahead.
'There's something uniquely special about race day in the Park'
Saturday’s Dublin half marathon raised excitement ahead of next month’s main event, writes Ryan Bailey.
'No matter how much you've trained, you're plagued with self-doubt'
With six weeks to go until the 2018 Dublin Marathon, The42′s Ryan Bailey is preparing to compete in the capital for the second time.
Sport Ireland confirm Dublin Marathon runner's anti-doping violation
Natasha Yaremczuk has received a 14-month ban as a result.
Over 20 years after a bad car accident, debt brought Gary O'Hanlon to the Dublin marathon podium
As a teenager, Gary O’Hanlon had a huge career ahead of him. Then an accident stripped him of the natural talent he had.
Thinking of running this year's Dublin Marathon? You're too late...
Race organisers ‘delighted’ to confirm 2018 edition is now full to capacity.
O'Hanlon is 2017 National Champion after revised result as Sittuk stripped of title
Athletics Ireland have stated that Sittuk ‘failed to meet the required criteria for eligibility under the residency rule’.
Take note - road closures are in place across Dublin ahead of tomorrow's city marathon
The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will be running across the capital from 8.55am tomorrow.