How to get into the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 6 ways into the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   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 are listed among the ways participants secured their place and can fundraise through Eventmaster.

   Organizer's details
3. 03

   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 are listed among the ways participants secured their place and can fundraise through Eventmaster.

   Organizer's details
4. 04

   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: Apply as a charity runner through the realbuzz charity listing and choose your charity; to guarantee your place you must commit to reaching the fundraising target for your chosen charity.

5. 05

   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: Official Recognised International Tour Operators offer guaranteed places and accommodation packages for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

6. 06

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: Transfer recipients and international runners are listed among the ways participants secured their place.

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

   TBA

2. Ballot closes

   TBA

3. Draw

   TBA

4. Results

   TBA

Qualifying times

Good For Age qualifiers are listed among the ways participants secured their place and can fundraise through Eventmaster.

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 Irish Life Dublin Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into the Irish Life Dublin Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 5 other ways in. First come, first served. Qualifying time: Good For Age qualifiers are listed among the ways participants secured their place and can fundraise through Eventmaster. Charity place: Apply as a charity runner through the realbuzz charity listing and choose your charity; to guarantee your place you must commit to reaching the fundraising target for your chosen charity. Tour operator package: Official Recognised International Tour Operators offer guaranteed places and accommodation packages for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. Other: Transfer recipients and international runners are listed among the ways participants secured their place.

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