Irish Life Dublin Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Irish Life Dublin Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Irish Life Dublin Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 75/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Irish Life Dublin Marathon?
The Irish Life Dublin Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 208 m.
Where does the Irish Life Dublin Marathon route go?
The Irish Life Dublin Marathon route starts at Leeson Street and finishes at Pepper Canister Church. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes St Stephen's Green, St Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch, River Liffey and Phoenix Park.
What should runners know on race day for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon?
Clear plastic bags provided at registration only. Wave starts are used. True.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 208 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:06:52 (Kemal Husen)
- Women's course record
- 2:24:13 (Asmarech Nega)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Sold out: Sourced entry status says this edition is sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 7:00:00
- Ballot
- Yes
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- Gfa
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- Yes
- Pacers
- Yes
- Bag drop
- Clear plastic bags provided at registration only
- Expo / packet pickup
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Leeson Street
- Finish
- Pepper Canister Church
- Nearest station
- RDS accessible via DART and Dublin Bus
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair entries accepted subject to approval; dedicated wheelchair start at 8:40am
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Landmarks
- St Stephen's Green, St Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch, River Liffey, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, Kilmainham Gaol, RDS
- Notable features
- Downhill start from Leeson Street
- the steepest challenge known as Irish Heartbreak Hill comes around the 35K mark
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 25 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 75Favourability /100