How to get into the Dublin Half Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Dublin Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Ballot entrants mentioned as a way participants secure a place

2. 02

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Good For Age qualifiers mentioned as a way participants secure a place

3. 03

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Official charity places programme via realbuzz; entry in exchange for fundraising

   Organizer's details
4. 04

   Tour operator package

   Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.

   At this race: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.

5. 05

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: Transfer recipients and international runners mentioned as ways participants secure a place

Ballot dates

The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.

1. Ballot opens

   10 Feb 2027

2. Ballot closes

   TBA

3. Draw

   TBA

4. Results

   TBA

Qualifying times

Good For Age qualifiers mentioned as a way participants secure a place

We don't have this race's standards yet; the official site lists them.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Dublin Half Marathon ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race opens on 10 Feb 2027.

Can I get into the Dublin Half Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. Qualifying time: Good For Age qualifiers mentioned as a way participants secure a place. Charity place: Official charity places programme via realbuzz; entry in exchange for fundraising. Tour operator package: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry. Other: Transfer recipients and international runners mentioned as ways participants secure a place.

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