Races Half marathon · Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Half Marathon
Dublin Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Dublin, Ireland, held each September. Run entirely inside Phoenix Park, from Chesterfield Avenue around the south of the park past the Wellington Monument, finishing on Furze Road; gentle gradients only. Early autumn, typically mild, around 10 to 16°C. Dublin's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 19 September 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early autumn, typically mild, around 10 to 16°C.
Racing this course well
Run entirely inside Phoenix Park, from Chesterfield Avenue around the south of the park past the Wellington Monument, finishing on Furze Road; gentle gradients only.
Dublin's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- Entries open
- Entries for the 2027 race series open in February 2027
- Price
- €55 (2027 race)
Official Dublin Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 19 September 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Pacers
- Pace groups for finish times from 1:30 to 2:50
The course in numbers
The route starts on Chesterfield Avenue, loops the south of Phoenix Park past the Wellington Monument and finishes on Furze Road.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Wide park roads
Worth knowing
- It is the third event in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon Race Series, after the Fingal 10K and the Frank Duffy 10 Mile.
- There is no parking in Phoenix Park, and shuttle buses run from Parkgate Street to the start.
Pick your goal for Dublin
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around Dublin Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Dublin Half Marathon?
- The next Dublin Half Marathon is on Sunday 19 September 2027 in Dublin, Ireland. It is held each September.
- Is the Dublin Half Marathon course flat?
- Run entirely inside Phoenix Park, from Chesterfield Avenue around the south of the park past the Wellington Monument, finishing on Furze Road; gentle gradients only.
- How do I enter the Dublin Half Marathon?
- Entries for the 2027 race series open in February 2027. Price: €55 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Dublin Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Dublin Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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