Distances: Marathon (42.195 km)
Opening: Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM (Europe/Dublin)
Closing: Nov 17, 2026, 11:59 PM (Europe/Dublin)
Irish Life Dublin Marathon is a 26.2-mile journey through the Irish capital, taking in historic streets, the greenery of Phoenix Park and cheering crowds that lift runners with every passing mile. The course blends the energy of the city with leafy park avenues and the welcoming atmosphere of local neighbourhoods. Gentle climbs and descents give the route its character, while the warmth of the spectators turns a personal challenge into a city-wide celebration. It is a chance to discoveAbout the event The 2026 edition takes place on 25 October, starting on Leeson Street Lower and finishing on Mount Street Upper, right in the heart of Dublin.
Estimated from typical weather around this date — this race has no real race-day history at its new date yet (these are not days anyone actually ran).
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Timing weights apply to climbs, not turns. Elevation totals use the smoothed profile used by Index.
C = min(100, (mean raw weather burden / 150) × distance exposure factor × 100). Weather is averaged by local race hour across three full years.
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Total elevation gain
≈ 166 m
Total elevation loss
≈ 171 m
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Nearest airport
Dublin AirportDUB
