Dublin City Council welcomes the new Dublin City Half Marathon

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8th January 2025

Dublin City Council is delighted to welcome the official launch of the new Dublin City Half Marathon. 

Taking place on Sunday March 30th 2025, the 13.1-mile race starts on O'Connell Street and takes runners out through the north of the city, finishing back in the city centre. 

Dublin City Council is an official event partner for this great addition to the 2025 race calendar, which is organised by the team behind the Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Race Series.  

The race theme is Run Together - Thrive Together and organisers welcome runners of all abilities.  

Speaking at today’s launch event, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain said, “This event is the perfect opportunity to set one of your New Year's Resolutions! I look forward to supporting the runners as they take on the half-marathon challenge in our fantastic city and showing my support for their incredible efforts”. 

Entries are now open on the event website, www.dublincityhalfmarathon.ie

The entry fee is €68, which includes a finisher's t-shirt, a medal, and the postage of race numbers.  

Jim Aughney, the Race Director of the Dublin City Half Marathon, said “We look forward to bringing a top-notch event to the streets of Dublin and are excited to partner with Dublin City Council to make this Spring Half Marathon event a reality." 

This event is subject to statutory agency approval.

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Notes to the Editor: 

  • Course: The course route will be issued after it has been approved by all-relevant statutory agencies.
  • Transfer Option Available: There will be a transfer window from Tuesday, February 21st, to Sunday, March 9th. Entrants who opt for this will be charged €5 to cover the administration of the refund. Please note that selling or attempting to swap race numbers outside of the transfer window will result in the number being cancelled. 
  • Deferral Policy: Deferrals to the following year are not permitted; however, a pregnancy deferral option is available. Requests for this option must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to race day at [email protected].
  • Running for Charity: Participants can run in support of a charitable cause. Each participant may select their preferred charity during the registration process, allowing them to make a meaningful impact while competing. 
  • No Qualification Time Required: There is no qualifying time requirement to participate in the Dublin City Half Marathon. 
  • Refund Policy: There will be no option for refunds available for the Dublin City Half Marathon. 
  • Prize Funds: There is €13,500 available for the top five finishers in both male and female categories. Additionally, prize funds are available for wheelchair and visually impaired winners, as well as for master categories and a non-binary category.