Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Run for charity
Applying for a charity place
To get started, choose your preferred cause from the official charity listing and hit ‘enquire’ to apply to join their team.
How does it work?
Applying for a place through the event’s Official Charity Programme, in partnership with realbuzz, means if your application is successful, you’ll get a guaranteed entry into the event. You just need to reach the minimum fundraising target requested by your charity, with support and guidance all the way through your charity running journey. Each charity has a certain amount of places on their team, which varies by charity, and places are often in high demand so the charity will vet your application. They will get in touch directly to keep you updated on your application.
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Run for charity
Select your favourite charity
Click the enquire link and complete the form.
Your charity will be in touch
Your charity will be in touch asap using the contact details you supplied in your application.
Start fundraising
Discuss your fundraising target with your charity and start raising money for a great cause!
Official Charity Partners
You can only have one ‘live’ application to a charity at any one time. Please look through the listings and choose a charity to support that is close to your heart. If your application is rejected you are able to submit an application to another charity or you can withdraw your application at any time by contacting Realbuzz Group and submit a new application to a different charity.
Yes! Even if you already have your own place in the KBC Dublin Marathon, our partner charities would love to have you on their fundraising teams. As an own place runner your charity will still provide you with all the support you need. As you already have a place in the event, this won’t use up one of the charity’s limited guaranteed entries, meaning your charity can add even more runners to their fundraising team. To apply as an own place fundraiser, be sure to select ‘Yes, I have my own entry’ on the ‘Do you already have an entry in this event?’ step of the application form.
All of our official charity partners of the KBC Dublin Marathon have guaranteed entries in the event for fundraisers. If you already have your own place in the event, you are welcome to raise money for any charity of your choice. Charities who are not an official charity partner will not be able to offer you a guaranteed entry in the event if you do not already have one.
Alternatively you can ask your charity to get in touch here to learn more about how they can become involved in the official charity programme.
As well as including the personal information your charity will need to get in touch with you, your application will also include some information about your fundraising.
Remember, charities will receive a high volume of applications and will not be able to offer places to everyone. You are more likely to be accepted based on the quality of your application, specifically ‘Why do you want to participate?’ and ‘How will you meet your fundraising goal?’ so please think carefully about your answers.
Charity place runners do not have their own entry in the race (via the ballot) and so have been allocated one of the charity’s guaranteed entries by agreeing to a minimum fundraising target. Own place runners have secured an entry via the ballot and do not need any help from the charity to secure a place in the event.
All charities set their own fundraising amounts for the KBC Dublin Marathon, so minimum fundraising targets will vary. Once your application has been submitted, your charity will be in touch to discuss your fundraising target with you before accepting your application. Don’t worry though - every official charity partner will provide you with all of the support and resources you’ll need to easily reach your fundraising target. If you want to find out more about a charity’s fundraising target, please use the contact details on each of the listings to request more information directly from the charity you wish to support.
This will vary between charities, as a charity will close their applications once they have filled their limited amount of guaranteed charity places. To avoid disappointment, make sure you submit your application as early as possible.
As a fundraiser you’ll receive support from your charity throughout your KBC Dublin Marathon journey, including during your training, on race day itself and after the race. The support you receive will vary from charity to charity, but may include training plans, fundraising resources, regular updates from your charity, and personalised running t-shirts. As a fundraiser your charity will be hugely grateful for your vital contribution to their cause, so you’ll find that they will help you however they can.
Irish Cancer Society
- Email Ciara Dunne:cdunne@irishcancer.ie
- Call us on: +353 1 231 6658
As the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland we are working towards a cancer free future. Our free services, support and advice, ensure that cancer patients and their families are not alone at a time they need it most. The Irish Cancer Society receives only 5% of its funding from the Government. We rely on the support and generosity of the Irish public.
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Cancer Fund For Children
- Email Sinead O'Malley:sinead@cancerfundforchildren.ie
Cancer Fund for Children provides practical and emotional support to children and young people, and their families, impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. We work to ensure no child has to face
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Pieta
- Email Gerard Tiernan:community@pieta.ie
Our Vision is A world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Our Mission is to support people and communities in crisis by providing freely accessible, professional services to all. We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We are rooted in compassion and care. We generate and nourish hope. We empower!
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Irish Heart Foundation
- Email Muireann Collins O'Regan:hello@irishheart.ie
Every year in Ireland almost 9,000 people die from heart disease and stroke. Join team Irish Heart and help support people in Ireland living with a heart condition or the effects of stroke.
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ISPCC Childline
- Email Ray Traynor:community@ispcc.ie
ISPCC Childline is for children. Our purpose is to listen to them, empower them, strengthen their resilience and enable them to live their best possible lives.
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
- Email Yseult Quinn:yseult.quinn@alzheimer.ie
Another 30 people will be diagnosed with dementia in Ireland today! Join TeamASI and help us to continue to support people living with dementia in Ireland. See more at alzheimer.ie.
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National Breast Cancer Research Institute
- Email Patrick Casey:patrick@breastcancerresearch.ie
1 in 7 Irish women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity that funds a comprehensive breast cancer research programme to improve outcomes For Women In Ireland And Across The World.
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Alzheimer's Research UK
- Email Nathan Banks:Nathan.Banks@alzheimersresearchuk.org
We are the UK’s leading dementia research charity. Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure
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Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism
- Email Ethan:emichaud@flutiefoundation.org
To help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Email Kerri Powell:kpowell@cff.org
Members of the CF Foundation's Breathe Team use their participation in endurance events to raise awareness and the necessary funds to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
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First Flight Alliance / Operation Active Kids
- Email Alison Youngblood:alison@yourfirstflight.org
UNICEF Ireland
- Email Aine McKeown: Aine@unicef.ie
UNICEF works across 190 countries and territories. We do what ever it takes to help children survive, thrive and reach their full potential.
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WellChild
- Email Claire: challenge@wellchild.org.uk
WellChild is helping the thousands of children and young people across the UK with serious health needs, giving them the best chance to thrive – properly supported at home, with their families.
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Brain Tumour Research
- Email Carol Robertson: carol@braintumourresearch.org
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Help us in our vision to find a cure.
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Action Mental Health
- Email our Fundraising Team: fundraising@amh.org.uk
Action Mental Health changes the lives of those living with mental ill-health.
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Focus Ireland
- Email Our Team at: events@focusireland.ie
Challenging homelessness. Changing lives. Focus Ireland believes that everyone has a right to a place they can call home.
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Movember
- Email Laura Deignan: laura.deignan@movember.com
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
- Email Elizabeth Kimmeth: elizabeth.kimmeth@t2t.org
Supporting America’s first responder and military heroes, including homeless veterans, and helping America to Never Forget 9/11.
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Keith Duffy Foundation
- Email Noel Carroll: ncarroll@platinumpaper.ie
With a strong link to autism awareness in Ireland, the Keith Duffy Foundation is working to raise funds for a number of children’s charities throughout the country.
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Make-A-Wish Ireland
- Email Emma Hurley: emma@makeawish.ie
Make-A Wish® Ireland grants magical wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 years living with life threatening medical conditions, such as Cancer and Cystic fibrosis.
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The Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust
- Email Samantha Windrum: samantha@bonemarrowtrust.ie
Supporting people who have Leukemia, Lymphoma or Myeloma & have had or may need a stem cell transplant. Swapping information & stories.
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Marie Curie
- Email Constance Egbe: team@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity offering support to those dealing with terminal illnesses. Whatever the illness, wherever you are, we’re with you to the end.
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Depaul
- Email Cian Wade: cian.wade@depaulcharity.net
Depaul is a homelessness charity that operates 40 homeless shelters and support services across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We believe homelessness has no place.
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Aid Pioneers
- Email Alexis Broschek: alexis.broschek@aidpioneers.com
At Aid Pioneers, we believe in the power of local ideas. We are a young German NGO that supports local organizations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to scale their impact.
EnquireTenovus Cancer Care
- Email Rebecca: fundraising@tenovuscancercare.org.uk
Here for everyone affected by cancer
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Children's Health Foundation
- Email Liz Cronin: lcronin@childrenshealth.ie
Children's Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.
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Cancer Research Institute
- Email Our team at: TeamCRI@cancerresearch.org
Save more lives by fuelling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers.
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Team Red, White and Blue
- Email John Faunce: john.faunce@teamrwb.org
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
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Allied Services Integrated Health System
- Email Erin Burns: eburns@allied-services.org
Join Team Allied Services: Run to Make a Difference in Lives! Imagine finishing an iconic marathon, knowing every step you’ve taken has helped transform lives. Team Allied Services invites you to experience the thrill of running some of the world’s most famous marathons, all while raising critical funds for rehabilitation care at our John P. Moses Pediatric Rehab Centers and programs that empower adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic illnesses. Each year, our runners not only challenge themselves but also unite for a cause that brings hope and healing to thousands in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
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Street Child UK
- Email The Challenges Team: challenges@street-child.org
- Call us on:020 7614 7696
Street Child works for a world where every child is safe, in school, and learning.
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Cliona's Foundation
- Email Phil Deegan: phil@clionas.ie
Registered Irish charity providing financial assistance to families caring for a seriously sick child to help with non medical expenses.
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
- Email our Fundraising Team: fundraising@cfireland.ie
Members of the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Team in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon use their participation in endurance events to raise awareness and funds to provide people with CF the opportunity to lead full and productive lives.
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Epilepsy Action
- Email Events Team: events@epilepsy.org.uk
The UK's leading member-led epilepsy charity, providing information for the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK and anyone with an interest in the condition
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Breakthrough Cancer Research
- Email Eoghan O'Sullivan: eoghan@breakcancer.ie
We only fund research and scientific solutions for cancer. Wherever the best ideas are, worldwide, we find them - and fund them, fast.
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Dogs Trust Ireland
- Email Gabriela Maia De Leone: fundraising@dogstrust.ie
We are Ireland's largest dog welfare charity.
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CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young in Ireland)
- Email Lucia Ebbs: lebbs@cry.ie
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) raises awareness of sudden cardiac death, provides counselling & fund raises for the CRY Centre based in Tallaght, D24
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Our Lady's Hospice
- Email Anne Julian: annej@olh.ie
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (OLH&CS) provides specialist care for a catchment of over a million people with a wide range of needs, from residential rehabilitation to end-of- life care.
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Sightsavers Ireland
- Email Craig Bodger: cbodger@sightsavers.ie
- Call us on:+353 1 271 0239
Our mission is to prevent avoidable blindness, fight debilitating diseases and promote equality for people with disabilities.
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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
- Email Marissa Tuccelli: mtuccelli@abiireland.ie
Brain Injury can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. We provide community based Neuro-Rehabilitation for people with #braininjury #mindyourhead
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Women's Aid Ireland
- Email Emma Greally: challenges@womensaid.ie
Leading national organisation, working to prevent & address the impact of domestic violence & abuse
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Cancer Care West
- Email Orla Cunniffe: fundraising@cancercarewest.ie
Our Vision is that no one in our region will go through cancer alone.
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American Cancer Society - DetermiNation
- Email Allie Birkinbine: allie.birkinbine@cancer.org
Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer. Join DetermiNation and Make Your Miles More Meaningful
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The Mater Foundation
- Email Angela McNulty: amcnulty@materfoundation.ie
Official fundraising body of The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin.
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Back on My Feet
- Email Fundraising Team: fundrace@backonmyfeet.org
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of fitness, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
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The Gavin Glynn Foundation
- Email John Glynn: info@thegavinglynnfoundation.ie
The Gavin Glynn Foundation has been setup in Gavin's memory to help children battling cancer who need to travel overseas for treatment not available in Ireland
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MS Ireland
- Email Melanie Cunningham: melaniec@ms-society.ie
The national organisation providing information, support and advocacy services for people living with Multiple Sclerosis
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Southern Area Hospice Services
- Email James McCaffrey: McCaffreyJ@southernareahospiceservices.org
Project Purple
- Email Vin Kampf: vin@projectpurple.org
Nonprofit envisioning a world without pancreatic cancer. Programs provide research grants & patient aid. Leading innovation and collaboration.
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Merchants Quay Ireland
- Email Shauna Ernight: shauna.enright@mqi.ie
MQI is a registered Irish charity, providing homeless and drug addiction services nationwide.
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Aoibheann's Pink Tie
- Email Our team at: INFO@AOIBHEANNSPINKTIE.IE
Aoibheann's Pink Tie offer help and practical support to the families of children diagnosed with cancer attending St John's Oncology Ward in Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
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The Iris Fund
- Email Brittney Crystal: theirisfund@outlook.com
The Iris Fund is dedicated to the research that will determine what triggers full term labor to eventually prevent preterm birth!
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ALS Association
- Email Cliff Whitlock: cliff.whitlock@als.org
Fighting ALS on every front through research, care services, and advocacy.
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Imerman Angels
- Email Dave: dlouthan@imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience.
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Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
- Email Kelly: kelly@glasa.org
GLASA provides year-round opportunities for people with physical or visual disabilities to take part in sports, exercise, and wellness programs.
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Concern Worldwide UK
- Email Rebecca Douse: GetInvolved@concern.net
We’re a charity that’s determined to end extreme poverty – whatever it takes.
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Mental Health Ireland
- Email Ryan Ulrich: ryanu@mentalhealthireland.ie
Run for Mental Health Ireland: Educate, Empower, Connect - Every Step Makes a Difference
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Blesma - The Limbless Veterans
- Email Our Fundraising Team: communityeventsmanager@blesma.org
