You did it – you’re running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon! Now let’s make it even better.
Congratulations on landing your place in the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon! However the training’s going right now, we’re already cheering you on.
As you embark on this huge physical challenge why not think about making your MILES MATTER by joining Team Sanctuary Runners.
Sanctuary Runners brings together people of every nationality to run, jog, walk and drink plenty of tea at our weekly group events around Ireland. We extend our trademark values of solidarity, friendship and respect to everyone that joins us and that’s what you’ll be running for. By supporting our work you’ll allow us to ensure that we can include more people in more places at our weekly meetings in the future.
Since you’ve already got your own ballot place, there’s no minimum fundraising target. We’ll help set a goal that feels right for you, help you set up your own unique fundraising page to send to friends and family and we’ll be with you every step of the way with fundraising tips. We’ll also, of course, provide you with your own iconic blue Sanctuary Runners top! You’ll be joining a community of runners from around the world and you’ll be taking on the challenge together.
If you are not sure if fundraising is your thing, email us anyway. There’s no pressure, we’ll answer your questions and help you figure out if running with Team Sanctuary Runners is the right fit for you.
Finally if you are curious what race day feels like with us? Take a look at last year’s Dublin Marathon Video for a flavour of the atmosphere on race day.
For more information or if you are ready to join us please drop Helen (Bas) a line at helen@sanctuaryrunners.ie and she’ll be happy to help answer any questions.