Major marathon training
Prepare for the Dublin Marathon
Dublin, Ireland • Confirmed date: 25 October 2026
City Marathon • Europe • Europe/Dublin
Start with a marathon plan prefilled for race day, then refine the schedule around your current running, available days, and goal.
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Race overview
What to know before training for Dublin Marathon.
Rolling urban course with strong crowds and autumn weather variability
Major Irish marathon with high local and international demand
Date source: https://irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/
Training focus
Rolling-course strength, steady pacing, wet-weather preparation
Race week
Prepare for wind or rain and bring throwaway layers for the start
Plan setup
The builder above starts with the marathon distance and race date selected. After generating, adjust your weekly mileage, long run, and training days so the first week matches your real starting point.
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Race FAQ
Dublin Marathon training questions
How many weeks should I train for the Dublin Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the Dublin Marathon a fast marathon course?
Rolling urban course with strong crowds and autumn weather variability
What should I focus on when preparing for the Dublin Marathon?
Rolling-course strength, steady pacing, wet-weather preparation
What is a good race-week tip for the Dublin Marathon?
Prepare for wind or rain and bring throwaway layers for the start
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