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 10-16C. Dublin's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early autumn, typically mild, around 10-16C.
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.
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?
- It is held each September in Dublin, Ireland. Check the official Dublin Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- 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 should I train for the Dublin Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Dublin Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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