Dublin Marathon extends partnership with charity partner realbuzz to 2030

October 22, 2025

Ambition to drive record-breaking charity fundraising in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon

October 22, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The organisers of the Dublin Marathon and charity partner realbuzz have announced an extension of their partnership until 2030. This extension reflects their shared commitment to making the Irish Life Dublin Marathon one of Europe’s largest fundraising marathons.

Since they first collaborated in 2022, both organisations have focused on a single mission: to empower runners to make every mile count by raising vital funds for charities in Ireland and around the world.

In 2025, over 150 charities are participating in the official charity programme, supported by nearly 2,500 runners from Ireland and abroad who are fundraising as part of dedicated charity teams. The goal is to expand this to more than 300 charities in coming years. In 2025, the charity runners participating through the realbuzz programme are expected to raise over €5 million, with overall fundraising set to reach more than €9M for this year’s event.

Seán O’Riain, Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Marathon said: “The Irish Life Dublin Marathon has always been about more than running, it’s about people coming together to make a difference. Our partnership with realbuzz has been instrumental in growing the event’s fundraising impact, connecting thousands of runners with causes that matter deeply to them. Extending this collaboration to 2030, allows us to build on that success and continue our journey to make the Dublin Marathon one of Europe’s largest and most inspiring fundraising events.”

Nick Hollowood, Chief Commercial Officer at realbuzz said: “We’re incredibly proud to extend our partnership with the Dublin Marathon organisers through to 2030. This event has a remarkable spirit of community and generosity, and together we’re empowering even more runners to make a meaningful impact through fundraising. We’re excited to continue building on the incredible momentum already achieved.”

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About the Irish Life Dublin Marathon

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon is Ireland’s largest marathon and ranks among the top five in Europe. The event attracts runners from all over the world and has raised an estimated €9 million annually for over 120 charity partners. Known for its electric atmosphere, inclusivity, and exceptional race-day experience, the marathon celebrates every participant from first timers to elite athletes.

The Dublin Marathon sponsored by Irish Life is organised by a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering some of Ireland’s most iconic running events. Guided by newly appointed CEO Seán O’Riain and supported by an experienced executive team; Neil Kennedy (Technical Director), Paul Barnes (Event Director), and Jim Aughney (Race Director) the Dublin Marathon organisation is rooted in a proud running heritage.

The organisation is committed to excellence, inclusivity, community impact, and charity support, with a clear purpose: to inspire people of all ages and abilities to embrace health, wellbeing, and community through running.

About realbuzz

Realbuzz is the world’s leading provider of charity running programmes. For more than twenty years, realbuzz has connected charities with runners across the globe helping people take part in the events they love while raising vital funds for good causes.

As the home of charity running, realbuzz partners with many of the world’s most iconic events, including the Tokyo Marathon and BMW Berlin-Marathon, and is proud to support the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in its mission to become one of Europe’s largest fundraising events.

The programme currently enables over 150 charities to engage with thousands of participants each year, offering a simple and effective way for runners from Ireland and overseas to secure their entry and raise funds for causes close to their hearts.