Dublin Marathon

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Date
October 26, 2025
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Interested in experiencing Ireland and running the 45th edition of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon? Join Marathon Tours & Travel for one of our top-rated trips to the Emerald Isle!

Dublin is an ancient city founded by the Vikings more than 1,000 years ago.  Today, it is a vibrant city with more than one million inhabitants. It is famous for its friendliness, beautiful Georgian architecture, literary history, pubs and nightlife.

With a record of 25,000 runners who ran in 2024, Dublin now hosts Europe’s fourth largest marathon. The running of the event, set for Sunday October 26, has sold out early in the last few years, reflecting the continued growth in marathon running as a mass participation sport in Ireland. Come enjoy the ‘luck of the Irish’ this coming October!

The Dublin Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.

Meals Included

Meals Included

Daily Breakfast & Pre-Race Dinner

Guide

Guide

Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel

Transfers

Transfers

Walking Distance to the Race Start/Finish

Accommodation

Accommodation

Four nights’ Hotel Accommodations in Dublin

Entry

Entry

Discounted Guaranteed Entry

Celebration Party

Celebration Party

Post-Race Celebration at the Merry Ploughboy Dinner Show (Optional)

Excursions

Excursions

Selection of Optional Activities (see Extensions)

A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Medal Bling

Medal Bling

Finishers receive an Engraved Marathon Medal

Travel Package Information

  • Itinerary

    • Explore the Irish Countryside – Dublin, Galway & Ennis/7 Nights/October 23 - 30, 2025

      Thursday, October 23
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      Arrive Dublin and transfer on your own to the Conrad Hotel. Join your fellow Marathon Tours & Travel runners and supporters for a Welcome Reception at the Conrad.

      Friday, October 24
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      Enjoy a morning city tour of Dublin with a stop at the Expo to collect your race number and packet. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the city at your leisure or consider adding a visit to the Guinness Storehouse (See Extensions) to your package!

      (Breakfast included)

      Saturday, October 25
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      Today you are free to explore Dublin on your own or join us for the wonderful Wild Wicklow Tour (See Extensions). In the evening, join your MTT team for a pre-race pasta at the Conrad to fuel up for race day. (Breakfast and dinner included)

      Sunday, October 26
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      Race Day! The Conrad is conveniently located within a short walking distance of the start and finish line. To celebrate your accomplishment, we highly recommend joining the optional excursion this evening to the Merry Ploughboy Dinner Show (see Extensions), regarded as “the best traditional music show in Dublin”. (Breakfast included)

      Monday, October 27
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      Today, we will depart in the morning by private coach for our journey across the Irish countryside to Galway. We will stop along the way to visit the ruins of Clonmacnoise, a monastic site overlooking the Shannon River. Lunch will be on your own. We will arrive in Galway and check-in to the hotel with time to explore the city in the afternoon. We invite you to join us for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening. (breakfast and dinner included)

      Tuesday, October 28
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      In the morning, we will depart for a full day loop of the Connemara region, where little has changed since the beginning of time and Gaelic is still the spoken language in the small villages. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a visit to the famous Kylemore Abbey. We will return to our hotel in Galway where dinner will be provided. (breakfast and dinner included)

      Wednesday, October 29
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      The group will say goodbye to Galway and depart for County Clare in the morning, traveling through the Burren Region on our way to the Cliffs of Moher.  After visiting the Cliffs of Moher, we will carry on to the hotel in Ennis. You will have the evening to explore this charming town and try the local pubs and restaurants! (breakfast included)

      Thursday, October 30
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      Today concludes the extension to Galway and Ennis. There will be one morning transfer provided to Shannon Airport (time to be determined once all passenger flight information has been received).  Please be sure to book your return flight out of Shannon Airport (SNN) and not Dublin! This extension ends in Ennis, we will NOT be returning to Dublin. (breakfast included)

    • Dublin Marathon Package/4 Nights/October 23 - 27, 2025

      Thursday, October 23
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      Arrive Dublin and transfer on your own to the Conrad Hotel. Join your fellow Marathon Tours & Travel runners and supporters for a Welcome Reception at the Conrad.

      Friday, October 24
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      Enjoy a morning city tour of Dublin with a stop at the Expo to collect your race number and packet. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the city at your leisure or consider adding a visit to the Guinness Storehouse (See Extensions) to your package!

      (Breakfast included)

      Saturday, October 25
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      Today you are free to explore Dublin on your own or join us for the wonderful Wild Wicklow Tour (See Extensions). In the evening, join your MTT team for a pre-race pasta at the Conrad to fuel up for race day. (Breakfast and dinner included)

      Sunday, October 26
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      Race Day! The Conrad is conveniently located within a short walking distance of the start and finish line. To celebrate your accomplishment, we highly recommend joining the optional excursion this evening to the Merry Ploughboy Dinner Show (see Extensions), regarded as “the best traditional music show in Dublin”. (Breakfast included)

      Monday, October 27
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      Departure day. Enjoy a leisure morning at the hotel before checking-out by 12:00PM. We wish you a safe journey home! (Breakfast included)

      (Dates and activities subject to change)

  • Extensions

    • Optional Tours and Add-Ons

      Guinness Storehouse | Friday, October 24th

      Come learn about the 250-year history of the famous drink in an interactive exhibition and tour. Find out how it is made (Hint: only four ingredients) and enjoy a drink of the black stuff in the Gravity Bar while taking in 365-degree views of Dublin.  

      Wild Wicklow Tour | Saturday, October 25th 

      We will depart in the morning, making our way along the coast to arrive at Killiney Hill. Here we will take a short walk to enjoy the spectacular views of Dublin Bay (Ireland’s by of Naples). We will break for a morning coffee in the beautiful grounds of the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel before continuing to Sally Gap. This is where the lakes, mountains, and boglands breathe their beauty. Lunch will be on your own before continuing to Glendalough. At enchanting Glendalough, you will be guided through this 6th Century Monastic site as you walk to Upper Lake.

      Merry Ploughboy Dinner Show | Sunday, October 26th  

      Join us to celebrate your accomplishments at the Merry Ploughboy Dinner Show. This is the first and still the only music venue in Ireland which is owned and run by the musicians themselves. There is an excellent 3 course home-cooked meal plus tea/coffee, with choices for each course, to the accompaniment of live traditional music and song, and dance (like Riverdance, with champion dancers). Transportation to and from the venue is included. (Drinks not included).

  • Packages & Rates

    • Dublin Tour | Four-Night Package: October 23 – 27, 2025

      Features:

      • Four nights’ hotel accommodations in Dublin
      • Complimentary Wi-Fi in room
      • All hotel taxes
      • Breakfast daily
      • Welcome Cocktail Reception
      • Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Dublin with Expo visit
      • Exclusive pre-race dinner
      • Walking distance to the start and from the finish
      • Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
      • Discounted Guaranteed Entry (in addition to the package price)

      “Dublin, Galway & Ennis Tour” | Seven-Night Package: October 23 – 30, 2025

      Includes all features from the Dublin Tour above

      Features in Galway & Ennis:

      • Two nights’ accommodation in Galway City
      • One night accommodations in Ennis
      • Meals as listed in the itinerary
      • Sightseeing and transportation as listed in the itinerary
      • Hosted by Marathon Tours & Travel
      • All taxes included

      Please Note:

      • Entry only is not allowed.
      • Rates may change due to currency fluctuations and city taxes

      Not Included:

      • Race Entry Fee
      • International roundtrip airfare to Ireland
      • Airport transfers unless noted on itinerary
      • Gratuities and tips unless noted on itinerary
      • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
      • Meals unless noted on itinerary

      Important Flight Information:

      • For the Four-Night Dublin Package you should fly in and out of Dublin Airport (DUB). Plan to arrive on Thursday, October 23 before 4:00 PM to ensure you arrive in time for the welcome reception and depart on Monday, October 27 at any time that is convenient for you.
      • For the Seven-Night Dublin, Galway & Ennis Package you should fly into Dublin Airport (DUB) and out of Shannon Airport (SNN).  You should plan to arrive on Thursday, October 23 before 4:00 PM to ensure you arrive in time for the welcome reception and depart on Thursday, October 30 at any time that is convenient for you.

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      2025 Rates (all prices are per person and in US dollars)​ 

      Packages and OptionsDouble OccupancySingle Occupancy
      Seven Night – Dublin, Galway & Ennis$2790 per person$4265
      Four Night – Dublin Package$1490 per person$2500
      OptionalRates
      Race Entry Fee$230
      Guinness Storehouse Tour (Friday, October 24)$45 per person
      Wild Wicklow Tour (Saturday, October 25)$120 per person
      Merry Ploughboy Dinner & Show (Sunday, October 26)$95 per person

  • Hotels
    • Conrad Hotel (Dublin)

      The recent refurbishment of the Conrad Dublin in 2017 took its inspiration from the charm and hospitality of this iconic city. The award-winning Conrad Dublin is located at the heart of the city, standing opposite the gardens of St. Stephen’s Green and overlooking the majestic National Concert Hall. The hotel is located within a 10 minute walk to the starting line and 15 minute walk back from the finish line.

  • Event Information

    • Race Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

      Start Time: First Wave at 8:45 AM

      Course: The course, which is largely flat, is AIMS certified and is one lap around the city. The race starts at Fitzwilliam Street Upper and finishes at Merrion Square nearby, close to historic Trinity College in the city center. The course passes through many of Dublin’s famous 18th century Georgian streets and the beautiful Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest urban park. The race crosses the city, north and south of the river Liffey.

      Eligibility: Marathon entrants must be over 18 years of age on race day.

      Time Limit: The course is open for seven (7) hours

      Number Pickup: The Sports Expo will be open Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. The venue is the Main Hall at the Royal Dublin Society (called RDS) located on Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Marathon Tours & Travel will organize a time for the group to go to the Expo to get their number and goody bag. All runners are responsible for getting their own bib.

      Aid Stations: 250ml water bottles and cups of Lucozade Sports Drink will be provided throughout the course. High 5 Gels will also be available at miles 16 and 21.

      Awards: Everyone who finishes the Dublin Marathon course will receive a beautiful engraved marathon medal, plus a special commemorative marathon t-shirt and goody bag.

      Temperature: Average temperatures are between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius (35 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit), with usually a light, south-westerly breeze of the Gulf Stream. Ideal conditions for marathon running!

      Difficulty: Fairly flat with a few rolling hills.

  • Registration & Booking

    • Rates: All prices are based on current exchange rates and may change due to currency fluctuations. All payments to Marathon Tours & Travel will be processed in USD.

      Reservations and Payments: A completed tour application together with a deposit of $500.00 per person must be received before confirming your reservations. Final payment must be received by August 1, 2025. Payments received after August 1 are subject to a $50 per person late fee.

      Cancellations: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  Non-transferrable includes applying your balance to another person, another year or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing. Entry fees are non-refundable.

      Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features. Entry fee is additional and discounted only when reserved directly through Marathon Tours & Travel. Airfare from your originating city to Ireland.

      Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants.  However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.

      Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
      Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents

      Security Policy: Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.

      Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea, MA who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.

  • Testimonials
    • "We have traveled with Marathon Tours before..." - 2024

      We have traveled with Marathon Tours before and the experience is always fantastic! We wanted to see Ireland so we chose this one.

      "We had a great experience with MTT in Athens in 2022..." - 2024

      We had a great experience with MTT in Athens in 2022 and were planning to go to Dublin so MTT was the choice.  Thank you for all your help and guidance in Dublin. We had a great time and really appreciated all the MTT assistance.

      "Dublin has been on my bucket list for so long..." - 2024

      Dublin has been on my bucket list for so long but the dates never matched up. We have traveled with MTT before and it’s the best way to do a marathon.

      "Marathon Tours & Travel did an excellent job..." - 2022

      Marathon Tours & Travel did an excellent job of coordinating everything – the hotels, the tours, the restaurants, the dinner shows, etc. I plan to schedule at least two Marathon Tours trips in 2023.

      "The Dublin Marathon was very well run..." - 2022

      The Dublin Marathon was very well run, great crowds and support during the run!

      "Ann was very friendly and provided excellent service..." - 2022

      Ann was very friendly and provided excellent service on the Dublin Marathon Tour. She was always available for questions, very pleasant, very easy to work with.

      "If you are interested in history..." - 2022

      If you are interested in history, the Belfast extension is a do-not-miss experience. We learned so much!

      "Galway & Ennis were great to see more of Ireland..." - 2022

      Galway & Ennis were great to see more of Ireland and to learn history. It is definitely worth adding to the trip.

      "Using MTT was recommended to me. It did not disappoint..." - 2022

      Using MTT was recommended to me. It did not disappoint. I appreciated the detail and all of the information ahead of the trip. I liked that this trip was structured with many optional “add-ons” It allowed me to concentrate on training.

      "I had decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to run Dublin..." - 2019

      I had decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to run Dublin because I had never been to Ireland and thought it would be a great way to start my journey to the Seven Continents Club. While trying to register, I discovered that I had to book through Marathon Tours and recognized the name from my work with Back on My Feet Boston (Marathon Tours is a sponsor). I also figured that if I wanted to get more adventurous with my running, it would be beneficial to work with a company who could make that experience as amazing as possible, and I was not wrong.

      "Definitely enjoyed the extensions!" - 2019

      Definitely enjoyed the extensions! So glad I splurged with both the pre-race and post-race extensions. It will be on my list to return to Belfast next time visiting Ireland.

      "This was my first time using Marathon Tours..." - 2019

      This was my first time using Marathon Tours, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and I’m sure I’ll be a return customer at some point. Thank you!

      "As always, EXCELLENT staff onsite from Marathon Tours..." - 2018

      As always, EXCELLENT staff onsite from Marathon Tours. Always available to answer questions or just to chat. Kept everything on schedule. Communications were informative.

      "One of the best international race experiences..." - 2018

      One of the best international race experiences with no worries about language barriers, plenty of friendly people to meet, and a race equivalent to many big city races in the US.

  • Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship

    • This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2026 Age Group World Championship.  Location still to be determined. The qualifying period begins on January 1, 2025, and will conclude on December 31, 2025.

      If you received an AGWC invitation for the 2025 race to be held in conjunction with the TCS New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025, Congratulations! We invite you to book the Official AGWC Package here.

      For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.

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Meet the Reps

MaryKate Riordan

Trip Designer

MaryKate Riordan

Trip Designer

MaryKate joined the Marathon Tours & Travel team after receiving her B.A. in Sport Leadership & Administration from UMass Boston. Prior to completing her degree, MaryKate spent five years as a stewardess in the private yachting industry where she developed strong skills in customer service, travel logistics, and cultural immersion while exploring the world on the high seas. These remarkable years fueled her passion for travel and led her to a new hobby: marathon running. MaryKate has completed multiple marathons including Boston (2022) and Chicago (2023) as well as a variety of ultramarathons including the Comrades Marathon (Back to Back finisher 2018-2019). She also enjoys playing tennis, skiing, swimming, and searching for the best cup of coffee in town. She is excited to bring the knowledge she has gained from these experiences to the team where she will assist in cultivating many unforgettable trips.

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