Dublin Marathon and Dublin City Council have announced the addition of a new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will wind its way across the city’s northside on March 30.
The new route will go through Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St Anne’s Park, Clontarf, Fairview Park and Seville Place.
“I am delighted to welcome the new Dublin City Half Marathon to our streets,” said newly-elected Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain.
“Any excuse to show off our city to as many people as possible is a good one. So, get your runners on and start training, you could even make it one of your New Year’s resolutions.”
This 13.1-mile race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 30, starting on O’Connell Street and taking runners on a loop of the northside before finishing back in the city centre.
The route of the new Dublin City Half Marathon taking place in March
This event is separate to the half marathon in the Phoenix Park, run as part of the Dublin Race Series, which will go ahead as normal on September 21.
Jim Aughney, Race Director of the Dublin City Half Marathon, said: “As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on meeting the needs of the running community.
“Our current half marathon consistently sells out weeks in advance, and we recognise the increasing demand for another high-quality half marathon in Dublin.
“We are excited to partner with Dublin City Council to make this Spring Half Marathon event a reality.
“With our expertise in organising the country’s most prestigious marathon and race series, we look forward to bringing another top-notch event to the streets of Dublin.”
The Dublin City Half Marathon will welcome runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced athletes, coming together under the theme, Run Together – Thrive Together.
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Dublin Marathon has proposed this new idea due to the growing participation in running in the capital.
“The running community is continually expanding, with an increasing number of younger participants seeking half marathons,” they said.
“This trend highlights the demand for diverse running events that cater to different fitness levels.”
It is also hoped the new route will create an economic boost for local businesses, including hotels and restaurants, as well as fosterting community engagement, health and wellness promotion, and fundraising.
“By leveraging these benefits, we can create a thriving running community that enhances health, boosts the economy, and fosters community spirit,” organisers said.
“We see community engagement as a crucial aspect of organising the Dublin City Half Marathon.”
Entries will open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 12pm on the event website www.dublincityhalfmarathon.ie
