Run A Marathon in Support of Focus Ireland
Whether you want to run a full or half marathon or a 10k race, there are plenty of challenges for you to choose from. Whatever your level, you can take part to help end homelessness in Ireland.
Join the Focus Ireland team for some of the biggest marathons in the world.
By running a marathon, half marathon or 10k challenge with Focus Ireland, you’ll get support with your training and fundraising so that your challenge makes a real difference to people living in homelessness.
There are two ways you can join us to run a marathon, half marathon or 10k race:
1 . Apply for one of our limited charity places
We have a limited number of charity spots for the events below. Follow the link for your chosen event to get in touch with us and get a place before they’re gone.
2 . Use your own place to support Focus Ireland
If you have your own place for a marathon, half-marathon or any running event and would like to run it to raise money for Focus Ireland please get in touch to let us know. We’ll get your Marathon Pack, including Focus Ireland running vest and other goodies, in the post to you.
Marathons
Cork City Marathon
The Cork City Marathon is known for its heart, its energy, and the incredible spirit of the Rebel County.
Dublin City Marathon
From the city centre buzz to the cheering communities that line the route, Dublin delivers a marathon experience full of pride, resilience, and spirit.
When: 25 October 2026
Where: Dublin
Deposit: €150
Fundraising Target: €1,350
Tokyo Marathon 2027
The Tokyo marathon is one of the most iconic in the world. Join the Focus Ireland team to run in this incredible city by applying for one of our limited charity spots.
When: Date / Register now for the 2027 ballot
Where: Tokyo
Half Marathons
VHI Mini Marathon
Run 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.
When: Date / Register now for the 2027 ballot
Where: Dublin
Cork City Half Marathon
The Cork City Half Marathon is a fast, flat race along Cork’s iconic Marina and the banks of the River Lee.
When: Date / Register now for the 2027 ballot
Where: Cork
Why run for Focus Ireland?
You’ll join an amazing team who’ll support you as you get fit and fundraise, including:
- Training guides to help you build your strength and stamina as you prepare for your fitness challenge;
- Marathon and other event packs with running vest, information and other goodies;
- Fundraising support from our team every step of the way to help you hit your targets.
Every euro you raise will help to end homelessness in Ireland by:
- Funding vital support for people in moments of crisis;
- Providing practical services to help children and families living in emergency accommodation;
- Helping people to leave homelessness for good and rebuild their lives with dignity in the safety of home;
- Campaigning to end the housing crisis that’s forced so many people into homelessness.
Organise your own event
If you can’t take part in an official marathon, half-marathon or other running event you can still take on a challenge and raise money to help end homelessness in Ireland.
Whether you want to walk 5K a day for a month or take on a challenge like Croagh Patrick, we’d love to hear from you and support you to bring your plan to life. Get in touch with us today and tell us what you’re planning.
We’re here to help - please get in touch:
If you have any questions about any of our marathon, half-marathon, 10k races or any other fundraising events, our events team is here to help.
You can get in touch with Eve Keenan, our Community Fundraising Officer for Marathons by:
Calling 01 881 5900
Emailing events@focusireland.ie
We look forward to hearing from you!