Marathons in County Dublin
County Dublin has one marathon in our database in Ireland, centred on Dublin. Dublin Marathon typically draws around 20,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.
Nearby Marathons
Other races closest to County Dublin.
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland· 48 km away
Thoroughbred Run Kildare Marathon
The Thoroughbred Run Kildare Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each June on a town and rural road in Kildare, Ireland. Its horse-country theme and National Stud passage give it a uniquely Kildare identity. The route passes the Irish National Stud, horse-country roads, and open county Kildare stretches. The Irish National Stud, horse-country roads, and open county Kildare stretches give June's race a uniquely equestrian identity on largely flat terrain.
Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom· 142 km away
Belfast Marathon
The Belfast Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers on an urban road in Belfast, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at the City Hall. The route passes the Titanic Quarter, Stormont, and the Lagan towpath. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
Llanberis, Wales, United Kingdom· 143 km away
Marathon Eryri
The Marathon Eryri draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on a mountain road in Llanberis, United Kingdom. It is one of the UK's iconic tough road marathons and rewards strength more than pace ambition. The course passes mountain lakes, steep Welsh road sections, and dramatic Snowdonia views almost throughout. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.
Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland· 175 km away
Great Limerick Run Marathon
The Great Limerick Run Marathon draws approximately 1,650 finishers each May on an urban road in Limerick, Ireland. It is the biggest mass-participation sporting event outside Dublin and anchors the city's running calendar. The route passes the River Shannon, Georgian streets, and broad city roads through Limerick's main districts. The River Shannon, Georgian streets, and broad city roads through Limerick's main districts anchor May's biggest mass-participation sporting event outside Dublin.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
Cork, County Cork, Ireland· 219 km away
Cork City Marathon
The Cork City Marathon draws approximately 1,855 finishers each June through Ireland's rebel city on the River Lee. The course passes St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, the English Market, and the University College Cork campus on rolling Munster terrain. June's long Irish summer evenings and the warm Cork welcome make it the Republic's largest marathon outside Dublin.
Next race: Monday, 7 June 2027