With less than a month to go until thousands take to the streets for the Dublin Marathon, organisers have lifted the curtain on the one thing everyone actually wants on the day, the finisher’s medal.
The 2025 design highlights some of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks. The Custom House and the Ha’penny Bridge feature prominently, alongside the Wellington Monument, a familiar sight to anyone who has trained laps of the Phoenix Park.
Also included are the Samuel Beckett Bridge, as well as cultural figures James Joyce and Molly Malone, blending Dublin’s heritage and literary history with its modern identity.
Organisers have described the medal as “a lasting symbol of a runner’s achievement.” For many, it will be a reminder of the long months of training, the challenge of 26.2 miles, and the unique atmosphere of Ireland’s biggest marathon.
The Dublin Marathon will see over 22,500 runners take to the streets of the capital, with crowds expected to line the route in their thousands. And while the medal may end up in a frame, on a shelf, or hanging proudly in the kitchen, it already reflects the story of the city the runners will carry with them every step of the way.