Decision to move Dublin Marathon Expo out of RDS 'not made lightly'

Organisers said the decision was made after a review of both “logistical challenges” and feedback from participants.

This year's Dublin Marathon takes place on October 26th with the Expo being held on the two days beforehand. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

This year’s Dublin Marathon Expo will be held at the National Show Centre in north Dublin rather than the RDS. The Ballsbridge venue had been the usual host for the pre-marathon event, which runners must attend to collect their race numbers and packs. Vendors selling running gear also attend. October 26th is the date for this year’s race with the Expo taking place on the two days beforehand.

The move was announced to participants in an email on Tuesday morning. Organisers said the decision was “not made lightly”. It has come following a review of both feedback from participants and “logistical challenges”, including parking and accessibility issues at the RDS.