The ballot has opened for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon, to be held 25th October 2026.

It will close on midnight on Monday, 17th November 2025.

You can enter the ballot here:
www.irishlifedublinmarathon.ie.

If you are unsuccessful through the ballot process, entries will also be reserved for Elite athletes and Good for Age qualifiers.

Good For Age entry will open on Friday, 1st May 2026.
This category is open to all runners who have achieved a qualifying marathon time within the last two years.
See details, including Good For Age times, here:
Good For Age Standards – Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Further details on the ballot can be found at:
https://irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/general-ballot-entries-2026/