Dublin City Half Marathon Announced for March 2025
Dublin gears Up for Spring Half Marathon
Dublin, Ireland – Get ready to lace up your running shoes, Dublin! A brand new race is hitting the city streets next spring: the Dublin City Half Marathon.
Mark your calendars for sunday, March 30th, as the Dublin Marathon organizers, in partnership with Dublin City Council, bring this exciting event to life. The race will kick off on the iconic O’Connell Street, taking runners on a scenic journey through the north of the city before culminating back in the heart of Dublin.”As a not-for-profit association, our focus is on meeting the needs of the running community,” says Jim Aughney, race director of the Dublin City Half Marathon. “Our current half marathon (held in september) consistently sells out weeks in advance, and we recognize the increasing demand for another high-quality half marathon in Dublin.”
The course will wind its way through a tapestry of Dublin neighborhoods, including Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St AnneS Park, Clontarf, Fairview Park, and Seville Place.
Aughney expressed his enthusiasm for the new event, stating, “We are excited to partner with Dublin City Council to make this spring Half Marathon event a reality. With our expertise in organizing the country’s most prestigious marathon and race series, we look forward to bringing another top-notch event to the streets of Dublin.”
registration for the Dublin City Half Marathon opens on Wednesday, January 8th, at 12 pm. Runners can sign up and find more information on the event website: www.dublincityhalfmarathon.ie.
Dublin Prepares for Spring Half Marathon Excitement
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Dublin is adding another exciting race to its calendar in 2024. The Dublin city Half marathon,organized by the Dublin Marathon team in partnership with Dublin City Council,is set to take place on Sunday,March 30th.
we sat down with Jim Aughney, race director of the Dublin City half Marathon, to get the inside scoop on this new event.
NewsDirectory3.com: Why did the Dublin Marathon team decide to organize a spring half marathon?
Jim Aughney: As a not-for-profit association, we’re dedicated to the running community’s needs.Our September half marathon consistently sells out quickly, demonstrating a growing desire for another high-quality half marathon event in Dublin.
NewsDirectory3.com: Can you tell us about the course?
Jim Aughney: The route will showcase some of Dublin’s most charming neighborhoods. Starting on iconic O’Connell Street, runners will journey through Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St Anne’s Park, Clontarf, Fairview Park, and Seville Place, before finishing back in the heart of Dublin.
NewsDirectory3.com: What can runners expect from this event?
Jim Aughney: We’re thrilled to partner with Dublin City Council to bring this spring Half Marathon to life. With our expertise in organizing Ireland’s most prestigious marathon and race series,we’re committed to delivering another top-tier event for Dublin’s streets.
NewsDirectory3.com: When and where can runners register?
jim aughney: Registration for the Dublin City Half Marathon opens at 12 pm on Wednesday, january 8th. Runners can sign up and find more facts on our website: www.dublincityhalfmarathon.ie.