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Running · Half Marathons
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 19 September 2027
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon: expected 19 September 2027, from Phoenix Park, Dublin. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Race Timeline
374 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon: quick answers
When is the next Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon was Sunday, 19 September 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon start?
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon starts at Phoenix Park, Dublin. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon?
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon cost to enter?
Entry direct through the Dublin Marathon organisation, priced in euro. The 2026 series sold out — enter early.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 19 September 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Start Point
- Phoenix Park, Dublin
- Surface
- Closed park road through Phoenix Park — tarmac, gently undulating
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through the Dublin Marathon organisation, priced in euro. The 2026 series sold out — enter early.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Irish Life Dublin Marathon.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Phoenix Park, Dublin. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: closed park road through phoenix park — tarmac, gently undulating.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Phoenix Park, Dublin
Start line.
Where Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon starts and finishes
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon starts at Phoenix Park, Dublin. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Route Breakdown
The final and longest race of the Dublin Race Series, run through Phoenix Park in September as the last hard effort before the October marathon. A closed-road park course rather than a city-centre route.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
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Start Your Verus JourneyIrish Life Dublin Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Phoenix Park, Dublin
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Phoenix Park, Dublin fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusIrish Life Dublin Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.