Looking for a challenge this year? Perhaps you would like to raise some needed funds for a charity of your choice? Or are you just looking for a good excuse to visit the wonderful city of Dublin? Why not compete in this year’s Dublin City Marathon taking place this October in the heart of Dublin. Ready…steady…go… start planning that trip today!
For further details on The Dublin City Marathon please read on…
When:
Celebrating 30 years this year, the Dublin City Marathon is as popular as ever today and continues to grow each year. Normally held on the last Monday of October, which is a Bank Holiday, this year’s event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th October 2009.
Where:
The course is reasonably flat and starts at Fitzwilliam Square in the city centre, takes in the Phoenix Park and finishes at Merrion Square in the city centre. This is a very scenic route that takes in Georgian Dublin and tends to follow a similar route each year.
What time:
Wheelchair entrants will commence at 8.50am and there is one start for all other participants at 9am.
Prizes:
There are great prizes available and the overall winner receives ‘The Noel Carroll Memorial Trophy’ and €15,000 cash prize! Prizes are also given for the first Irish finisher, first master’s finisher and the first team finishers. A prize of €5,000 is also given to any competitor who breaks the Dublin marathon record.
Participants can choose from the following associated charities:
Alzheimers
Arthritis Ireland
Barnardos
Barretstown
Breast Cancer Campaign
CRY
Care Local
Childline
The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation
Concern Worldwide
Deaf Hear
Fighting Blindness
Irish Heart Foundation
Irish Wheelchair Association
Joints in Motion - Arthritis Foundation
Plan
Temple Street Hospital
Unicef
World Vision Ireland and Dublin Simon Community
How to register:
The closing date to enter/register is before 5pm on Monday 5th October, please note there is no late entries or on the day registration so ensure to be in by 5th October. You can register online or by post, for details on how to register check out The Dublin City Marathon Entry Details.
With a growing number of participants each year, last year saw a record-breaking number of participants recorded at 11,700 people. Don’t delay and register today.
Further details:
For further details on this years event check out the official website for The Dublin City Marathon.
With such a major event Dublin City will be extremely busy during the October Bank Holiday. Booking accommodation in advance is strongly advisable as availability and prices will change closer to the date.
Find and reserve Dublin Hotels and book securely online today. Choose from a large selection of Dublin accommodations at excellent rates and start planning The Dublin City Marathon 2009 today.
Training for The Dublin City Marathon is essential however; walkers are welcome and people of all fitness levels!
If you are participating in this years Dublin City Marathon enjoy and good luck!
Have you completed the Dublin City Marathon before? Please feel free to tell us about your experience. As always we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a comment in the comment box below. Thank you.
