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Dublin Marathon charity spots

Dublin, Ireland

Open spots
None listed yet
Race day
Oct 24, 2027
Distance
42.195 km 26.2 mi
Next deadline
No open listing yet
Lottery results
Nov 25, 2026
Official charity program
Race charity page(opens the official site in a new tab)

The 2027 Dublin Marathon is on Sunday 24 October 2027, starting at 8:45am on Leeson Street Lower. It will be the 46th running of the race, with an overall cap of 22,500 runners.

Most runners get in through a public ballot, with 17,200 general places for 2027. The ballot opens at 9am on Thursday 12 November 2026 and closes at midnight on Tuesday 17 November. Results come out on Wednesday 25 November 2026, and successful runners have until midnight on Monday 30 November to pay. The entry fee is 130 euros plus platform and payment fees. The 4 euro ballot fee is refunded if you are not drawn, or taken off the entry fee if you are.

If the ballot does not go your way, charity places are the main route left. Dublin's Official Charity Programme runs through realbuzz, and 2027 charity places have been available since Monday 26 October 2026. More than 200 Irish and international charities take part. You apply to one charity at a time through the realbuzz listing, and the charity reviews your application and contacts you directly. Charities have a limited number of places and often get more applications than they can accept, so explain clearly why you want to run and how you plan to reach your target.

There is no single fundraising minimum for the race. Each charity sets its own target and agrees it with you before accepting your application. Once a charity's places are gone, it closes applications, so applying early helps. If you already have a ballot place, you can still join a charity team as an own place fundraiser.

Listings are added by the charities themselves. Board updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC.

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Dublin Marathon charity partners

From the race's public charity partner list. Not confirmed by the charity. Check the charity's page for current spots.

How the Dublin Marathon charity program works

Dublin's Official Charity Programme runs with realbuzz as the official charity partner, and Eventmaster is the official fundraising partner. For 2027, more than 200 Irish and international charities offer guaranteed places. Runners apply to one charity at a time through the realbuzz listing, the charity reviews each application, and accepted runners commit to the charity's own fundraising target. Ballot runners can also join a charity team as own place fundraisers.

Race facts checked against the official sources on Nov 4, 2026.

When charities take applications
2027 charity places have been available from Monday 26 October 2026. Each charity closes applications once its limited places are filled.
Race entry fee
There is no race-wide charity fee. Each charity sets its own terms. General entry for 2027 is 130 euros plus platform and payment processing fees.

Missed the lottery? How charity spots work

Big marathons like the Dublin Marathon give a set number of entries to charities. A charity offers its entries to runners who agree to raise a minimum amount for its cause. You apply with the charity on its own website, and the charity decides who runs for it.

Each charity sets its own fundraising minimum, deadline and requirements, shown in the listings above exactly as the charity provided them. Check the details with the charity and the official race website before you commit.

Dublin Marathon charity entry questions

When are the Dublin Marathon 2027 ballot results?

Applicants will be told their result on Wednesday 25 November 2026. The ballot runs from 9am on 12 November to midnight on 17 November 2026, and successful runners have until midnight on 30 November to pay.

How do I get a Dublin Marathon charity place?

Choose a charity from the realbuzz official listing and fill in its short application form. The charity reviews your application and contacts you directly. If you are accepted, you get a guaranteed entry in return for reaching that charity's fundraising target.

How much do I have to raise for a Dublin Marathon charity place?

The race does not set one figure. Each official charity sets its own minimum and discusses it with you before accepting your application. Contact the charity directly if you want to know its target first.

Sources

Last checked Nov 4, 2026.

Official charity program info(opens the official site in a new tab)