Dublin Marathon

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Dublin Marathon

28th October 2018

Duration: 2 & 3 nights Distance: Marathon

We invite you to enjoy the experience of running the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, through the historic streets of Ireland’s capital.

Sports Travel International is the official Overseas Tour Operator and Accommodation Booking Agency for the Dublin Marathon.

Non-running companions are most welcome. Our team of professionals will ensure that you and your family or friends leave Dublin with delightful memories of your stay!

DETAILS
Famous for its sightseeing, nightlife, pubs, restaurants, literary history and the very friendly 1 million inhabitants, Dublin makes for the ideal marathon destination.

The Marathon will attract 21,000 competitors. As in the past, about one third of the field will consist of runners from over 40 countries, many returning to sample Irish hospitality once more.

The 2018 Dublin Marathon course

The course starts in Fitzwilliam Street Upper and finishes in Merrion Square close to the historic Trinity College.

Average temperatures are between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius, with usually light, fresh north to north-westerly breezes. Ideal conditions for marathon running!

The Dublin Marathon is a tremendously well-organised event, and you can be sure of a warm Irish welcome!

Dublin Marathon: Trip Highlights
- Explore the historic sights and landmarks of Dublin.
- A choice centrally located accommodation.
- Local ground support.
- Run Europe’s 4th largest marathon.
Travel packages to the 2018 Dublin Marathon are no longer available. If you would like to hear more about the 2019 Dublin Marathon, please sign up to our wait list.

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2018 course information, 2019 to follow soon.

Main Field Start (including walkers) is at 9.00am at Fitzwilliam Street Upper. Walkers should line up at the back of the field. There are 4 wave starts, fifteen minutes apart.

Participants should arrive at their starting area by 8.15 am via one of the time zones. Participants should arrive prepared to run – changing facilities are not provided. Bring a black plastic bag to keep warm.

Wheelchair / Cerebral Palsy – Starts 0855

Wave One (sub 3.39) – Starts 0900

Wave Two (3.40-3.59) – Starts 0915

Wave Three (4.00-4.19) – Starts 0930

Wave Four (4.20+) – Starts 0945

RACE NUMBER

The official Race Number must be worn on the FRONT and be visible to race officials at all times. Failure to do so could result in you being stopped on the route. For your own safety, please complete the personal and medical details on the reverse of the Race Number.

The race numbers are coloured depending on your time zone.
- Orange for the Sub 3.39 (Zone Entry via Fitzwilliam St Lower)
- Green for the time Zone 3.40 to 3.59 (Zone Entry via James St East)
- Blue for the Time Zone 4.00 to 4.19 (Zone Entry via Herbert St)
- Purple for the Time Zone 4.20+ (Zone Entry via Herbert St)
You must line up in the assigned Time zone no later than 8.30 am.
ITINERARY

More information to come.
IMPORTANT INFO

How to book

Please note the 2019 Dublin Marathon is not yet on sale. Please sign up to our waitlist to hear any news and updates about the 2019 event.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.
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