Dublin City Half Marathon entries now open: Entry fee and everything else you need to know
Following on from the sold-out success of the Dublin Marathon in recent times, this new event is bound to capture the imagination of runners in the capital and beyond
Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon that takes place on Sunday, March 30.
Following the huge success of the capital's marathon in recent years, the new event is organised by the team behind the Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Race Series, in partnership with Dublin City Council, the official event partner.
The 13.1 mile race is due to start on O'Connell Street at 8.30am and the course will take runners out of the north of the city and then finishing back in the city centre - subject to approval, it is set to bring participants through Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St Anne's Park, Clontarf, Fairview Park and Seville Place.
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It will welcome runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced athletes. The mission is to create a vibrant racing experience that celebrates the runners, the city of Dublin, and its people. The theme is: "Run Together – Thrive Together."
Entries are open on the event website, www.dublincityhalfmarathon.ie. The entry fee is €68 and that includes a finisher's t-shirt, a medal and the postage of race numbers. This event is subject to statutory agency approval.
There is a €13,500 prize fund available for the top five finishers in both male and female categories. Additionally, prize funds are available for wheelchair and visually impaired winners, as well as for master categories and a non-binary category.
There is a no refund policy in place but there will be a transfer window from Tuesday, February 21, to Sunday, March 9. Entrants who opt for this will be charged €5 to cover the administration of the refund. Selling or attempting to swap race numbers outside of the transfer window will result in the number being cancelled.
Deferrals to the following year are not permitted, but a pregnancy deferral option is available - requests for this option must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to race day at office@dublinmarathon.ie.
Participants can run in support of a charitable cause. Each participant may select their preferred charity during the registration process, allowing them to make a meaningful impact while competing.
"We have over 43 years of experience organising a marathon on the streets of Dublin," said race director Jim Aughney. "We understand and appreciate the city's commitment to bringing this new event to life. We pride ourselves on delivering quality events and meeting the needs of runners, and we are thrilled that this event will open for them today."
Irish Half Marathon record holder Efrem Gidey, who runs for the Dublin club Clonliffe Harriers, said: "It is fantastic to have a half marathon on the streets of Dublin.
"This city has a rich running culture, and I'm sure this event will inspire many to take on their first half marathon or for the experienced runner to chase a personal best time!"
Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain commented: "This event is the perfect opportunity to set one of your New Year's Resolutions! I look forward to supporting the runners as they take on the half-marathon challenge in our fantastic city and showing my support for their incredible efforts."
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