Missed Out On A 2026 Dublin Marathon Entry? Your Final Chance Arrives Next Month

If you missed out on the initial lottery or general registration for the Dublin Marathon, your absolute final lifeline drops next month. Race organisers have officially confirmed the details for the upcoming refund pool resale, but hopeful runners are being warned: the window will most likely close in seconds.

Here is everything you need to know to secure a rare, second chance spot on the starting line.

The Clock is Ticking: Set Your Alarms

The official resale goes live on Monday, July 15th at exactly 12:00 PM (Noon).

Because these places are exclusively made up of spots returned by runners during the recent refund window, the inventory is highly limited. Organizers have explicitly stated that this resale will operate on a strict first come, first served basis. If you are not on the website right at noon with your payment details ready, you will miss out.

The Golden Rule: No Second Chances (Non Transferable)

The most important piece of fine print this year protects the integrity of the race and prevents ticket scalping.

Official Policy: Any entries purchased during this resale window are strictly non transferable.

Additionally, this rule applies to Good for Age places. What does this mean for you? If you buy a ticket in this resale and change your mind, get injured, or realise you can't make it, you cannot pass it on to a friend or sell it on a third party marketplace. It is yours and yours alone.

How to Prepare for High Noon

Because demand heavily outweighs supply, treats this like trying to score high profile concert tickets:

Create your account early: Ensure you are already logged into the official Dublin Marathon entry portal before 12:00 PM.
Have your details ready: Autofill your payment details if possible to shave off vital seconds at checkout.
Accept the terms: Remember that by purchasing, you are locked into running under your own name with no exceptions.

Stay tuned to the official website homepage as the countdown to July 15th begins.