Dublin Marathon 2026

ted1 · 26-11-2025 10:49AM #1

Time for a new thread.,

Just got my entry via the ballot. Ran my last marathon in 2019, covid happened in 20, and wasn’t into virtual marathons. Only got back into running in August. So a good reason to start training.

Planning to do San Sebastián again, its 4 weeks after Dublin and a nice treat , I’ll be match ready , so no extra training required

niallo27 · 26-11-2025 11:28AM

I just got an entry too, wonder how many didn’t

26-11-2025 01:12PM

Im in, been mostly not running, barely walking since spring. Hope the physio has a decent plan for me :-)

Murph_D · 26-11-2025 02:14PM

I'm in too, but this forum probably won't be around in late 2026!

Peckham · 26-11-2025 02:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124019643#Comment_124019643

In my athletics club WhatsApp group there are 16 who got places, and 8 who were unsuccessful. Mixture of men, women and various levels of marathon experience.

Impossible to know how representative this is. Two-thirds of applicants were successful?

slingerz · 26-11-2025 03:37PM

I got in also.

If this forum goes by the wayside any good alternatives for support ahead of the big day?

Lujan · 26-11-2025 04:41PM

Out of a group of 6, I know of only one who was successful.

Paddy1234 · 26-11-2025 04:44PM

There’s an awful lot of people that didn’t get in. I wonder are they holding back more for the good for age this year as the demand is a bit unknown under the new system. Something just doesn’t seem right.

The Black Oil · 26-11-2025 08:02PM

Got an entry too.

seanin4711 · 02-12-2025 02:52PM

I am in after a distance running hiatus of about 10 years (cycling)

talla10 · 02-12-2025 11:00PM

I didn't get in, first time applicant so but hoping to get a transfer next window. If I don't currently have an entry am I right in thinking I can't do the Marathon Race Series or are they separate entries?

brick tamland · 02-12-2025 11:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124037506#Comment_124037506

Completely seperate

They'll go on sale individually in new year. Will probably sell out eventually but will be no bother getting an entry for any if you book in 1st few days. Don't think they are even announced for a few months (change year to year)

talla10 · 02-12-2025 11:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124037568#Comment_124037568

Ah great thanks a million!

rom · 04-05-2026 09:34AM

Would love to get a transfer during the window if someone is willing to transfer. Goal is sub 3 as never run it in Ireland. Thanks

sk8board · 04-05-2026 08:07PM

there should be lots around. Look on the threads here, and also the Dublin marathon 2026 Strava club thing will have lots of bibs offered, but you have to be quick with a DM.

In my experience, anyone who wants a Dublin bib gets one

theman91 · 04-05-2026 08:21PM

Would like to join the queue for requesting a DCM26 transfer bib please 🙏

Strava seems so risky for scams so hoping I can have safe experience here. Thanks!

Apologies if I'm posting in the wrong thread.

rovers_runner · 04-05-2026 09:56PM

Mod Edit

Warning issued.

ClashCityRocker · 05-05-2026 02:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124442396#Comment_124442396

If you've done a sub 3 in the past two years (in any race) you'd be eligible for GFA which is open now

http:// https://irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/good-for-age-standards/

CWF · 06-05-2026 08:19PM

Entry for Ternure 5 mile available pm if interested

Lujan · 06-05-2026 09:07PM

I have finished a few half marathons now and. Looking to take the plunge for the full.

If anyone is looking to transfer their entry, please DM me.

rom · 10-05-2026 02:43AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124445663#Comment_124445663

Good for age would be doable if I had ran a marathon recently.

FastFullBack · 16-05-2026 09:05AM

Would be interested in a full marathon ticket also if anyone is not using. Cheers

conf101 · 19-05-2026 04:32PM

Adding my name to the list looking for an entry when the window opens

secondspring · 20-05-2026 04:09PM

Also adding my name for a transfer if anyone has one going! I missed out on Dublin and Berlin this year so really hoping to get to do one at least.

RightRoundYe · 21-05-2026 02:57PM

Did good for age close early? I had seen 28th May but now it says 19th May!

Trampas · 21-05-2026 04:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124487703#Comment_124487703

I thought it was 29th of May but definitely not the 19th.

Euphoriasean · 21-05-2026 05:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124487873#Comment_124487873

Yeah the window was end of May when I applied, so they seem to have changed that to the 19th and closed early. No real need to have the window a month long but it is strange to change it during the window.

MrMan · 22-05-2026 09:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124488023#Comment_124488023

Maybe this means that they will send out the acceptance emails sooner than June?

sk8board · 26-05-2026 10:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124488023#Comment_124488023

depends - if they've have a lot of GFA applications, they might shut it down early.

they had the GFA applications after the ballot, and not before it, like every other marathon does.

That said, I know loads of GFA people who already got their bib in the ballot.

FazyLucker · 29-05-2026 03:50PM

Training plan is about to start in the next couple of weeks. Did 2 half marathons already this year so a good start to training this year.

Still haven't got a place but I'm certain I will.

sthealy · 29-05-2026 08:12PM

Hi folks, I’ve been running for many many years but only ran my first full marathon this year with a sub 4hr in Helsinki. I’m still talking about it weeks later to anyone who’ll listen! Only ye runners will understand me! 😆

I’m here hoping to find an entry for the DCM this year. I’m raging I didn’t get selected in the ballot (hence running Helsinki). I’d really love the chance to get to run at home this year.

A genuine runner for a genuine entry. Keeping fingers and toes crossed this forum can help me out. Thanks!

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