Ballot guide
Irish Life Dublin Marathon ballot routes can have separate opening, closing, and results dates. Racera shows reported details with their verification state and links to available official sources.
Route detail
Ballot
Use this route page to compare timing, eligibility, cost, and official links.
Status
0 open / 1 tracked
Opens
Not yet published
Closes
Not yet published
Race date
Oct 25, 2026 (estimated)
Ballot
Awaiting official dates
Not yet verified. A source is linked for review.
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Reported details — verify officially: The organiser states the ballot for the 2026 race is now closed, and that entry details for the 2027 ballot will be released later in the year. The race date is taken from an on-page countdown rather than a stated date, so it is recorded as estimated.
No. Racera informs, reminds, and links to legitimate official routes. Entry is handled by the organiser or official provider.
Use the official/provider links on the route table. Racera does not collect applications or payments.
A route date is treated as current only while its official or provider source verification is current. Race-day confidence is separate and does not substantiate an entry deadline. Always check the linked source before acting.
| Route | Status | Key dates | Cost | Route details | Official / provider link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General ballot Ballot | Reported closed — verify officially Not yet verified. A source is linked for review. | Awaiting official dates | — | Reported details — verify officially: The organiser states the ballot for the 2026 race is now closed, and that entry details for the 2027 ballot will be released later in the year. The race date is taken from an on-page countdown rather than a stated date, so it is recorded as estimated. |
Race-day confidence: Estimated. This describes the event date, not an entry-route deadline. Each route row shows its own source-verification state.
Some provider buttons may use referral URLs when a legitimate official provider has one configured. Racera does not process entry or guarantee availability; entry remains with the organiser, charity, registration platform, or tour operator.
Step 1
Apply on the official ballot page during its published window. Selection rules and applicant categories vary by organiser, so read the current terms before submitting.
Step 2
The organiser publishes results after the window closes. An application is not a guaranteed place, and Racera does not estimate or influence selection odds.
Step 3
Depending on the race and current availability, official charity, tour-package, waitlist, or future-ballot routes may remain. Plan B ranks comparable races with a route currently verified open.