The Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025
Join more than 20,000 runners this October for one of Europe’s most friendly and atmospheric road races. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply soaking in the excitement, Dublin delivers. The 2025 marathon takes place on Sunday, 26 October.
Dublin Marathon Details 2025
- Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025
- Start Line: Fitzwilliam Street Upper
- Finish Line: Merrion Square, Dublin city centre
- Closest point to our hotel: O’Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin (10 minute walk)
- Distance:2 miles (42.2 km)
Where to Stay for Marathon Weekend — Welcome to the Arlington Hotel
If you’re looking for comfort, great food and a city centre location, the Arlington Hotel is a great choice for your Dublin City Marathon stay.
Location
Situated in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, the Arlington Hotel offers easy access to public transport and is within walking distance of key marathon areas. You’ll be well positioned for warm-ups, race logistics and relaxing afterwards (with a well-deserved pint in The Arlington’ Bar!)
DIRECTIONS
Travelling via Citylink to The Arlington Hotel
If you are taking the 761 Citylink Bus from Galway to Dublin, it will drop you on Bachelors Walk just a few hundred metres away from The Arlington.
Travelling from Heuston Station to The Arlington Hotel
You can take the LUAS from just outside Heuston Station and proceed to get off at Abbey Street. From there it will take you approximately 4 minutes to walk to The Arlington.
Alternatively, you can get Dublin Bus (145) from Heuston Station which will drop you on Bachelors Walk, a few hundred metres away from The Arlington.
Travelling from Connolly Station to The Arlington Hotel
You can get the LUAS from right outside Connolly Station and proceed to get off at Abbey Street. From there it will take you approximately 4 minutes to walk to The Arlington.
Alternatively, you can walk from Connolly Station to The Arlington which would take approximately 15 minutes.
GPS Codes: N+53 20′ 50.07N W -6