2022 KBC Dublin Marathon

Sunday 30 October 2022

Duration: 3 nights Distance: Marathon

A record breaking 22,000 runners took to the roads Dublin for the Ireland’s biggest marathon in 2019. Unfortunately that was the last edition of the KBC Dublin marathon we were able to enjoy. But, the race WILL return for 2022! Here at Sports Tours International we offer guaranteed entries into this sell out event. We offer a great selection of Dublin city centre hotels together with the services of our local team. Also available are some fantastic sightseeing options. Please Note: Our packages are only for runners who are resident outside of the Island of Ireland. Due to high numbers of deferrals and entry roll overs, demand for 2022 is sure to be high, and there will be VERY limited availability. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Friday 28th October 2022 - Arrival in Dublin

Please make your own arrangements to fly to Dublin and transport from Dublin airport to your chosen hotel. Dependent on your arrival time, you could head to the marathon expo to collect your race bib, located at the Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road and open from 12pm – 7pm.

Head out during the evening and see the city come to life at night. Enjoy a relaxed night tasting the local cuisine and meeting the locals.

You will be able to meet up with our local running hosts either at the Dublin Marathon Expo or at your chosen hotel today. They will be on hand throughout your stay for advice and to make you feel welcome in Dublin.

Saturday 29th October 2022 - Wild Wicklow Tour

After an Irish breakfast please make your way to the Dublin Marathon EXPO if you didn’t do so yesterday.

Alternatively the remainder of your day and evening are free for you to explore the city.

Sunday 30th October - 2022 Dublin Marathon Race Day

Today is the day! As our hotels are all in excellent locations, our local running hosts will walk you over to the start of the Marathon from your hotels.

Main Field Start (including walkers) is at 9.00am at Fitzwilliam Street Upper. Walkers should line up at the back of the field. There are 4 wave starts, fifteen minutes apart. Participants should arrive at their starting area by 8.15 am via one of the time zones. Participants should arrive prepared to run – changing facilities are not provided. Bring a black plastic bag to keep warm.

Wheelchair / Cerebral Palsy – Starts 08:55
Wave One (sub 3.39) – Starts 09:00
Wave Two (3.40-3.59) – Starts 09:15
Wave Three (4.00-4.19) – Starts 09:30
Wave Four (4.20+) – Starts 09:45

RACE NUMBER

The official Race Number must be worn on the FRONT and be visible to race officials at all times. Failure to do so could result in you being stopped on the route. For your own safety, please complete the personal and medical details on the reverse of the Race Number. The race numbers are coloured depending on your time zone.

Orange for the Sub 3.39 (Zone Entry via Fitzwilliam St Lower)
Green for the time Zone 3.40 to 3.59 (Zone Entry via James St East)
Blue for the Time Zone 4.00 to 4.19 (Zone Entry via Herbert St)
Purple for the Time Zone 4.20+ (Zone Entry via Herbert St)
You must line up in the assigned Time zone no later than 8.30 am.

The start is 9am with waves at 09.00/09.15/09.30/09.45am. The start is at Fitzwilliam Street Upper and the finish is located at Merrion Square. Participants must complete the course within the time limit of 7 hrs.

Merry Plougboy

After the marathon, you have the option to join a Post-Marathon Gala Dinner and Traditional Show.

Monday 31st October 2022 - Departure day

With so much to see and explore in Dublin, today you have a day for sightseeing before travelling home. Alternatively, you can book extra nights with us if you want to stay on a bit to enjoy this fantastic city.

Recommended Sightseeing Tours (please book direct with the organisers)

Guinness Storehouse

Visit Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a 250 year old history of the famous drink in an interactive exhibition. A glass of Guinness is included in the price at the end of the tour.

Public Dublin City Tour

The best hop on hop off bus tour of the city. Tours start daily at 9am and depart every half hour. The duration of the tour if you dont hop off is 90 minutes. Stops include Merrion Square, Trinity College and O’Connell Street. A live commentary by trained guides is included on most tours.

Half Day City Tour with or without the Guinness Storehouse

A 4 hour city tour with pick up at your hotel. Tour includes Phoenix Park (Europe’s largest city park), Historic Georgian Dublin, Traditional pub Nancy Hands for a free Guinness. If you include the Guinness Storehouse, you will be dropped off there on the return and will make your own way back to your hotel at the end.

How to get there

AIRPORT

Dublin City is conveniently located approximately 10km north of Dublin Airport, taking approximately 45 minutes.

CAR

Taxis are available from the forecourts directly outside Terminal 1 & Terminal 2. Passengers arriving by taxi will be dropped off on the forecourt directly outside either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.

BUS

Dublin Airport is accessible by over 1,000 buses and coaches daily, reaching many areas in and around Dublin and towns and cities across Ireland.