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Run the Dublin Marathon for charity

Set your sights on storming the streets of Dublin on 27 October 2024. Every kilometre you take will help change lives and save sight.

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When it comes to charity challenges, the marathon consistently proves to be one of the most popular.

Every year, some 22,000 runners cross the Dublin Marathon start line as they embark on the 42km course, which proceeds in an anti-clockwise direction around the city, starting at Fitzwilliam Square and ending at Merrion Square.

It’s not just for elite athletes, either: every year, thousands of first-time runners are cheered round the course and over the finish line by crowds of supporters who line the route. The atmosphere is euphoric, emotional and never to be forgotten.

Event information

When: Sunday 27 October 2024
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Registration fee: €50 (non-refundable)
Fundraising target: €1,000

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How to apply

1. Sightsavers charity place

Sightsavers has a limited number of charity places for this year, 2024.

  • Charity places are strictly limited. We ask our runners to each fundraise a minimum of €1,000: as a charity, we rely on runners to meet their pledge.
  • If you’re offered a charity place, we will notify you in advance.
  • We will register you with the organisers: you will then need to complete the registration and pay the €50 fee to secure your place.

2. Public ballot

The public ballot takes place a year in advance: entry usually closes in October. If you secure a place through the ballot, we’d love you to fundraise for Sightsavers: email [email protected] for details.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a query? Here you'll find answers to supporters’ common questions, plus our contact details in case you have further queries.
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Meet our Irish fundraising heroes

We’re lucky to have some incredible people who fundraise for us: our Irish fundraisers will inspire you to get involved.
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Why donate to Sightsavers?

Find out why you can trust Sightsavers to spend your money wisely, and how your donation can save sight and change lives.

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Any fundraising questions? Drop us a line!

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Please do get in touch with any queries. We’d love to hear from you!

Email us at [email protected]
Phone 01 663 7666

For answers to some of the most common queries, see our frequently asked questions.

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