More than 5,000 runners are set to line up in the sold-out Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile, taking place in the Phoenix Park this Saturday, August 15th at 9am in Pheonix Park. The event marks the second race in the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Race Series.
First held in 1978, the Frank Duffy 10 Mile is steeped in Irish running heritage. Named in memory of legendary Civil Service Harriers coach Frank Duffy, the race has been a cornerstone of Irish road running for almost five decades.
This Saturday will add another chapter to that history as first-time 10-mile runners, club athletes, elite competitors, and seasoned road racers converge for 10 miles through one of Dublin’s most iconic running backdrops in Phoenix Park.
For some, the Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile is the key race of their summer, while for others, it offers a chance to benchmark their progress en route to the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon and Dublin Marathon.
Starting on Chesterfield Avenue, the course follows a scenic and challenging loop through the Phoenix Park before a U-turn at Castleknock Gate. Runners then return via Chesterfield Avenue and Ordnance Survey Road, with a final turn onto Furze Road for the finish.
The Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile will also host the 2026 Dublin 10 Mile Road Championships, bringing an added competitive edge to the day as some of Dublin’s leading club athletes compete for individual and team honours alongside the wider field.
It will be an interesting contest for that title in the men’s field, as Cormac Dalton (Mullingar Harriers A.C), member of Ireland’s European Cross Country silver medal-winning team in 2025, prepares for the start line. Dalton ran a personal best in 28:03 at this year’s 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun and will hope to bring similar road racing form into this weekend. Winner of the recent Irish Life Fingal 10K, Michael Brady (Raheny Shamrock A.C), will be looking for his second title of the series having won comfortably in Fingal in 30:51. David Troy (Metro/St.Brigids A.C), who recently became the National Senior 10,000m Champion in Tullamore, will also challenge.
In the women’s race, Maebh Brannigan (Galway City Harriers A.C) will be a strong contender. Brannigan has a 10-mile personal best of 62:20, and also put in a strong performance in this year’s Dublin City Council Dublin City Half Marathon, finishing second in 74:47. Fiona Stack (Raheny Shamrock A.C) will be in contention with a 10-mile personal best of 60 minutes, while her clubmate Ciara Brady is expected to pose a challenge too.
Title Sponsor Irish Life will recognise runners throughout the field with milestone finisher prizes. Runners finishing in 250th, 500th, 1000th and 2026th place will each receive a €50 voucher.
Sports Direct, Dublin Marathon Group’s Official Pacing Team Partner, will support runners targeting finish times of 70, 80, 90 and 100 minutes.
Following the Frank Duffy 10 Mile, the sold-out 2026 Irish Life Dublin Race Series will conclude with the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, 20th September 2026.
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Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile Race Information
Route
• Route map: https://irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IL_DRS26_FD10M_MAP.pdf
• The race will start at 9:00am on Chesterfield Avenue in Phoenix Park and finish on Furze Road. Directions to the start will be clearly signposted.
• The highest point of elevation on the route is 49 metres.
• There will be three hydration stations, located at miles 3, 6 and 8.
• There will be a medical station located near the finish.
Race Numbers
• There will be no number collection on race day, as all participants have been posted their race numbers.
Baggage
• A baggage drop facility will be available on Furze Road close to the Chesterfield Avenue junction from 7:30am. Race numbers include a baggage label which can be attached to any baggage left in this area.
Travel, Parking and Cycling
• With thousands of runners taking part, participants are encouraged to allow plenty of time on race morning to travel and get to the start area.
• There is no participant parking available in Phoenix Park. Shuttle buses will operate for the Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile.
• Buses will be located on Parkgate Street close to Frank Sherwin Bridge from 7:30am to 8:30am. They will also operate from the Phoenix Monument after the race to return runners to Parkgate Street.
• Runners within cycling distance are encouraged to travel by bike. A bike park will be available close to the start area.
Toilets
• Toilets will be provided close to the start area.
Race Tracker
• Official tracker: https://track.rtrt.me/e/TDL-DUFFY10M-2026
Goody Bag
• After crossing the finish line, runners will receive a goody bag and an official Irish Life Frank Duffy 10 Mile souvenir race T-shirt. The goody bag will also include Lucozade Sport water, and a Grenade protein bar.
Prizes
• Prizes for the top three individual women and men will be presented at the finish line. All other prizes, including masters prizes, will be posted after the event.
