Dublin Marathon to remain in heart of city this year

Due to public transport and traffic disruptions, there had been fears it would be pushed into the suburbs.

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon organisers have confirmed today with Dublin City Council that the 2024 course will run through the city streets on Sunday, October 27th, starting on Leeson Street Lower and finishing on Mount Street Upper. Pictured at the announcement are, from left, Aideen O'Connor, Programme & Services Development Manager of the Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership, and member of Clonliffe Harriers; Dublin Marathon Race Director Jim Aughney and Martin Kelly, who has ran every Dublin Marathon since 1980, and a member of Raheny AC. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

There may be a few small tweaks, but this year’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon will have a familiar feel, starting and finishing in the heart of the city despite fears it would be pushed into the suburbs.

Due to public transport and traffic disruptions, both Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) sought a commitment from organisers last year that the 2024 race would be moved away from Merrion Square North, but they’ve since come to an agreement for this year’s event on Sunday, October 27, to begin on Leeson Street Lower and finish on Mount Street Upper.