Ireland · Road running
Ireland road half marathons
Ireland’s road half marathons offer city streets, coastal roads and plenty of reasons to look up from your watch. Compare 21.0975 km races in the Republic of Ireland by county, with official entry links, course guides and previous results. Dublin and Cork bring the city setting; Kerry supplies the scenery. Northern Ireland’s races sit in the UK guide.
4 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | County | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork City Half Marathon | Cork | Cork | Unknown | |
| Half on the Head | Ballyheigue | Kerry | Unknown |
Race dates TBC (2)
- Dublin City Half Marathon · Dublin — TBC — awaiting confirmation
- Great Limerick Run Half Marathon · Limerick — TBC — awaiting confirmation
Choosing a road half marathon in Ireland
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
Browse by county
Find a race in your area, or compare the options for a trip. Routes may cross regional boundaries.
Explore the races
Dublin
Dublin City Half Marathon
The organiser describes a city-centre start on O’Connell Street, a route through north Dublin and a return to the city centre. Use the edition’s final map for the exact route.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Next-edition entry information
Dublin City Half Marathon guideCork
Cork City Half Marathon
A road half marathon in Cork City. Follow the organiser’s half-marathon information for its route and race-day arrangements.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Ballot · Good for Age
Cork City Half Marathon guideLimerick
Great Limerick Run Half Marathon
A road half marathon within the Great Limerick Run festival. Follow the organiser’s half-marathon map for the exact course.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Organiser entry information
Great Limerick Run Half Marathon guideBallyheigue, Kerry
Half on the Head
A loop on country roads around Kerryhead, returning to the finish at the gates of Ballyheigue Castle.
Course: Coastal road loop
Entry routes: Direct entry
Half on the Head guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this Ireland guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 4 road half marathons in Ireland, including Dublin City Half Marathon, Cork City Half Marathon, Great Limerick Run Half Marathon, Half on the Head. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in Ireland?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Cork City Half Marathon on 6 Jun 2027; Half on the Head on 12 Jun 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in Ireland?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in Ireland?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser’s results. Choose the correct distance and edition to find a runner or published category standings.