Run A Marathon in Support of Focus Ireland
Welcome to our Marathon Hub!
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about taking on a marathon in support of Focus Ireland, from the events available this year to how you can secure your place. Simply browse the options below, choose the marathon that inspires you, and sign up today. But be quick… places are limited and offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Running a marathon for Focus Ireland is an incredible way to support our mission to end homelessness for good. As you challenge yourself and reach new personal milestones, you’ll also be raising vital funds that directly support our work.
Right now in Ireland, over 16,000 people are homeless, including more than 5,000 children. Every step you take helps us provide essential services and work toward a future where no child is without a safe, secure home.
Sign up to run a marathon with Focus Ireland today — and help us make a powerful difference.
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Belfast City Marathon
Run Belfast. Change Lives.
Take on the Belfast City Marathon this May 3rd and experience one of Ireland’s most spirited and supportive race days. The famous 26.2‑mile route winds through vibrant streets, historic landmarks, and cheering crowds that give Belfast its unforgettable energy.
By running for Focus Ireland, every step you take supports our work to end homelessness and provide vital services for families, young people, and children across Ireland.
Run Belfast. Run with purpose. Help us create real change — one mile at a time.
Dublin City Half Marathon
The Dublin City Half Marathon is more than a race — it’s a chance to stand with the over 5,000 children in Ireland who are growing up without a place to call home. When you take on this 21.1 km challenge for Focus Ireland, you’re helping us deliver essential supports to families in crisis and driving our campaign to end child homelessness for good.
As you make your way through Dublin’s parks, neighbourhoods, and lively city streets, every step becomes a statement: that no child should spend their nights in emergency accommodation… that every young person deserves safety… and that together, we can change the future.
Run for Dublin. Run for childhood. Run to ensure every child has a place to call home.
VHI Mini Marathon
Run Together. Run for Ireland’s Children.
This June Bank Holiday, join tens of thousands of women for the iconic VHI Women’s Mini Marathon — a day of colour, energy, community, and incredible strength. Whether you walk, jog, or run, you’ll be part of something truly powerful: women coming together to support those who need it most.
When you take part for Focus Ireland, your steps help drive our mission to end child homelessness across Ireland. More than 5,000 children currently have no place to call home — but with your support, we can change that story. Every kilometre you complete helps us provide safety, support, and hope to families in crisis.
This June, run with heart. Run for home. Run to ensure every child has the security they deserve.
Cork City Marathon
The Cork City Marathon is known for its heart, its energy, and the incredible spirit of the Rebel County. From the moment you set off through Cork’s bustling streets, colourful quays, and vibrant neighbourhoods, you’ll feel the warmth and support of a city that shows up — and shows heart — every single mile.
This year, you can make your run matter even more by taking part for Focus Ireland. Right now, thousands of children and families across Ireland are living without a secure place to call home. By running Cork’s iconic marathon with us, you’re helping provide life‑changing support, stability, and hope to those who need it most.
Official registration link will be released soon
Dublin City Marathon
The Dublin City Marathon is one of the most iconic race days in Ireland — a challenging, electric, and unforgettable 26.2 miles through the capital’s streets, history, and heart. From the city centre buzz to the cheering communities that line the route, Dublin delivers a marathon experience full of pride, resilience, and spirit.
This year, your marathon can mean even more. By running for Focus Ireland, you’ll be helping us continue our vital work to support families and children experiencing homelessness. With thousands of children across Ireland growing up without a place to call home, your steps can help change their story — providing safety, stability, and hope when it’s needed most.
Every mile through Dublin becomes a message: that no child should face homelessness, and that together, we can create a future where every family has a secure home.
Run Dublin. Run for home. Run to give every child the chance they deserve.
Tokyo Marathon 2027
Run one of the most exciting marathons globally in support of Focus Ireland and help us towards our mission in ending child homelessness in Ireland.
More information coming very soon… watch this space!
Running your own Marathon? Why not do so in support of Focus Ireland
Already Have a Marathon Place? Run It With Purpose.
If you’ve secured your own place in a marathon this year and want your miles to make a real impact, why not run in support of Focus Ireland?
By choosing to fundraise for us, you’ll help provide vital services to families, young people, and children experiencing homelessness — turning your personal challenge into life‑changing support for those who need it most.
We’d love to have you on the team.