Dublin Marathon

A charming autumn marathon through Dublin's Georgian streets and Phoenix Park. Known for incredible Irish hospitality and crowd support.

Dublin, Ireland · October · 42.195 km (26.2 mi)

moderate

Elevation profile

42.2 km course

GAIN+180 m

LOSS−180 m

Approximate profile. Sourced from public course documentation, not a GPS recording. Use as a directional guide only.

Plan your splits

42.195 km · 26.2 mi · Dublin, Ireland

Goal finish time

Even-pace target

9:09

min/mi

Even-pace

4:00:00

Grade-adjusted

4:00:02

+0:02

Grade-adjusted splits

Strava Adjusted Pace · per mile

#	Grade	Pace	Split	Cumulative
1	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	9:09
2	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	18:18
3	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	27:28
4	+0.5%	9:09/mi	9:09	36:37
5	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	45:46
6	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	54:55
7	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:04:05
8	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:13:14
9	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:22:23
10	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:31:32
11	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:40:41
12	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:49:51
13	-0.5%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:59:00
14	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:08:09
15	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:17:18
16	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:26:28
17	+0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:35:37
18	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:44:46
19	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:53:55
20	+0.5%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:03:04
21	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:12:14
22	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:21:23
23	+0.5%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:30:32
24	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:39:41
25	0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:48:51
26	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:58:00
27	+0.1%	9:09/mi	2:00	4:00:00

Splits factor the course elevation. Steep climbs widen the pace, descents tighten it — total time on the right matches the grade-adjusted finish above.

Course highlights

What makes Dublin special

Start in the heart of Georgian Dublin
Run through Phoenix Park (one of Europe's largest)
Incredible Irish crowd support
Finish on Merrion Square

Race-day tips

Run it smart

Pack for all weather — rain, wind, and sun possible
Phoenix Park has rolling hills — don't panic
The Irish crowds will carry you through tough patches
Great first marathon — very supportive atmosphere

Difficulty

Rolling course through Phoenix Park

Rolling hills
Phoenix Park section
Unpredictable Irish weather