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The Dublin Marathon is an annual event that takes place on the last Sunday of October in Ireland’s capital city covering a distance of 42.2 km/ 26.2 miles
Why Run for the Irish Kidney Association?
By choosing to run for the Irish Kidney Association, you’re making a real difference to people living with kidney disease.
Your fundraising helps to provide vital patient support services, holiday breaks, counselling, advocacy, and public awareness about organ donation and kidney health.

Read some of our inspirational stories from 2025

Robbie England, from Co. Kildare, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2005 at the age of 20.…

Kevin Kilbride, from Co. Longford, in running the Dublin Marathon in memory of his father who passed away in 2024.…

Stephen Rubotham, from Co. Kildare, is running the Dublin Marathon in honour of his wife, whose bravery and resilience continue to inspire all who know her.…
