FIT is excited to offer guaranteed entry to the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. Run the streets of Dublin at the worlds friendliest marathon with 20,000+ racers. It is one of our favorite events, offered at an incredible time of year for running, expertly operated by the Dublin Marathon team, and hosted along a beautiful course. Enjoy the foliage around St. Stephen’s Green, a warm Irish stew and maybe a pint or two. FITs tailored marathon package designed by runners for runners has you steps from the marathon start and finish. Sip coffee from the front door of your hotel as you watch the starting corral entranceway fill. Join us today!
FIT DUBLIN ITINERARY
DAY ONE | OCTOBER 22
Welcome to Dublin! After clearing customs, make your own way to the hotel for check-in. If your room is not ready, feel free to explore Dublin, perhaps the Guinness Factory, the Jameson Distillery or the famed music at Temple Bar! We will have an afternoon shake-out run before our quaint arrival dinner at a local pub.
DAY TWO | OCTOBER 23
After breakfast, enjoy a private sightseeing tour of Dublin with our experienced local guide, get a sense of the history and culture of the city before we arrive at the marathon expo for our race bibs! Rest of the day is free to explore more of the city.
DAY THREE | OCTOBER 24
Free day to return to the expo, shop on Grafton Street, explore outside Dublin or take in an afternoon music session before our FIT pre-race dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
DAY FOUR | OCTOBER 25
Dublin Marathon Race Day - let’s walk to the start and begin the journey! This evening celebrate the wins of the day with your new FIT fam at our hotel over a cozy pint.
DAY FIVE | OCTOBER 26
We hope that you enjoyed your time in Dublin and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures! If you’re planning on staying to explore Ireland, FIT can help provide suggested itineraries - we highly recommend an extended stay to explore the Irish countryside!
*Itinerary subject to change
PACKAGE INCLUDES
4-nights hotel accommodation at an amazing hotel, The Mont, steps from the marathon start/finish!
Pre-departure communication and support from experienced FIT travel guides & marathoners
Experienced Dublin Marathon Team with 11+ years attending & running the Dublin Marathon onsite over race weekend
Welcome bites, beverages, hellos & amenity!
Private Half-day city combo bus & walking tour with experienced local guide
Transfers to/from Marathon Expo
Guaranteed Entry to the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Breakfast daily and pre-race pasta dinner.
All taxes and gratuities
**Should you need a 3-night itinerary, please reach out to FIT directly. Please note that 3-night packages do not include welcome reception, city tour, shakeout run, and expo visit.
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Boutique, unique and in the heart of not only Dublin but the marathon start and finish. From the staff onsite to the location, you will love every minute of this gem of a property! The hotel is easy walking distance of top attractions, pubs, eateries, and cultural highlights, making it a perfect base for both business and leisure stays
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We love that each room is a bit unlike the other at this cosy, renovated property.
Cosy Rooms: 1 Queen Bed (avg. 173SF)
Comfy Rooms: 2 Twin Beds (avg. 193SF)
Roomy Rooms: 1 King Bed (avg. 236SF)
Cushy Suite: 1 King Bed plus small living space
Dreamy Suite: 1 King Bed plus sofa bed & small living space (avg. 398SF)
Find out more information HERE.
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Packages are sold per person.
If you require guaranteed entry for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon through FIT please select a Runner Package. If you do not require a race entry from FIT, please select a No Entry Package.
SINGLE TRAVELERS: If you are traveling on your own, 1 traveler & 1 person staying in a room, you would select a single room x 1 package. (ex. Runner Package x 1 or No Entry Package x 1)
TWO TRAVELERS/ONE ROOM: If you are traveling with 2 people, you need to select the following based on if you want a room with 1 bed or 2 beds:
2 Double Packages
2 Twin Packages
Ex. Double Runner Package x 1 + Double No Entry Package x 1, Double Runner Package x2, Twin No Entry Package x 2, etc.
THREE TRAVELERS: For triples, please select the Dreamy Suite - this is the only triple room options:
Dreamy Suite | Runner | 3 Travelers x 3
OR Triple Runner Package x 2 + Triple No Entry Package x 1, etc.
Are you traveling together but want your own payment & reservation?That’s fabulous; we can do this! Please make a reservation in a double room or twin room with one package booked (x1) and then in the notes highlight who you are traveling with. You will each have 1 reservation under your name but we will pair you in 1 room together. In total that is 2 reservations for 1 room.
RESERVATION ADMIN:
Packages/room types are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to confirm your space.
Final payment is due on or before July 20, 2026. Reservations received after July 20, 2026 need to pay for programs in full. Your final payment will automatically be charged to your card used at the time you made your reservation on July 20, 2026. Accounts where balances remain 5 days after the final payment deadline will be automatically cancelled.
If you need to extended your reservation by 1 night you can add this on to your reservation during the booking process. You can also login to your account in the future via wetravel.com with your email address used at the time of booking. Should you need additional nights beyond what is available, please make your reservation and reach out to us via email regarding extending your stay!
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