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.
Dementia UK
- Email Rhian Quenby:events@dementiauk.org
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family.
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National Breast Cancer Research Institute
- Email Patrick Casey:patrick@breastcancerresearch.ie
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity funding a comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway, improving Outcomes For Women In Ireland & Across The World.
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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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Irish Cancer Society
- Email Ciara Dunne:challenges@irishcancer.ie
Our free services, support and advice, ensure that cancer patients and their families are not alone at a time they need it most.
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Pieta
- Email Amalayodhin:amalayodhin@pieta.ie
Our mission is to support people in crisis by providing freely accessible, professional services to all. We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We are rooted in compassion and care!
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MSPCA-Angell
- Email Dana Lawson:dlawson@mspca.org
The MSPCA's mission is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.
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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
- Email Sarahjane Hargadon:Fundraising@abiireland.ie
19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through our community-based rehabilitation services, we help as many of them as we can to return to leading independent lives.
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Breakthrough Cancer Research
- Email Edel Twomey:edel@breakthroughcancerresearch.ie
- Call us on: 0214226655
Breakthrough Cancer Research funds research into hard-to-treat cancers, uniting scientists, clinicians and people affected by cancer to develop new, better, kinder and smarter treatments and diagnostics.
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StacheStrong: Supporting Brain Cancer Research
- Email Our Co-Founder at: StacheStrong@gmail.com
Devoted to raising funds & awareness for brain cancer research. Defeating brain cancer & improving the quality of patients’ lives is our daily focus. We’ve funded $6,000,000+ of brain cancer research!
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Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund
- Email Our team at: events@leadthewayfund.org
Lead The Way Fund is a non-profit organization established to raise funds in support of disabled U.S. Army Rangers and the families of Rangers.
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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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Make-A-Wish Ireland
- Email Molly O'Neill: molly@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.
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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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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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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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Diabetes Ireland
- Email Tess Clinch: tess.clinch@diabetes.ie
Providing support, education and advocacy for all those in Ireland affected by diabetes.
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American Liver Foundation
- Email Sarah Miller: smiller@liverfoundation.org
ALF’s mission is to promote education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
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Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
- Email Marie: marie@hospice.ie
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation exists to fund palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses in Mayo and Roscommon.
Focus Ireland
- Email Our Team at: Eve.Keenan@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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OASIS FOR ORPHANS
- Email Amy Teather: amy@o4o.org
Providing vulnerable children in Kenya with life-changing education to help them pursue a brighter, hope-filled future.
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Volo Kids Foundation (Active Social Communities)
- Email Volo Kids: info@volokids.org
Volo Kids uses the power of play to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids by providing free, high-quality sports programs nationwide to youth ages 5-13.
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American Association for Cancer Research
- Email Michael Brady: michael.brady@aacr.org
The AACR Foundation supports the American Association for Cancer Research, the first and largest cancer research organization in the world.
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Lupus Research Alliance
- Email Lana Munoz-Abrams: lmunoz@lupusresearch.org
The Lupus Research Alliance funds innovative research, promotes health equity, supports affected communities, and advances treatments towards finding a cure for lupus.
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North West Air Ambulance Charity
- Email The Team at: events@nwairambulance.org.uk
NWAA provides enhanced pre-hospital care across the North West, to patients when they need it most. Every pound raised helps our crew give patients the best possible chance of survival.
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Against Breast Cancer
- Email Against Breast Cancer Events Team: events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk
- Call us on:01235534211
NYU Langone Health
- Email Christie McHugh: communitygiving@nyulangone.org
Better health starts with a better health system.
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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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Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK
- Email our fundraising team: fundraisinghelp@london.msf.org.uk
Our teams act fast to save people’s lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics.
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Children in Hospital Ireland
- Email Niamh Lawlor: niamh@childreninhospital.ie
Making hospital a happier place for children through play and advocacy.
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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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Movember
- Email Laura Deignan: challenge.ie@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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Concern Worldwide
- Email Our Fundraising Team: info.challenge@concern.net
We're an international humanitarian organisation striveing for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.
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Biobank Ireland Trust Cancer Research
- Email Geoffrey Kane: admin@biobankireland.com
A cancer research center in Dublin, we examine how cancer develops, grows and spreads.
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Wild tomorrow
- Email Annic: annic@wildtomorrow.org
Wildlife conservation charity. We are saving & restoring habitat for threatened wildlife.
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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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ISPCC Childline
- Email Gabriela Leone: gabriela.maia.deleone@ispcc.ie
- Call us on:0873509629
Every child deserves someone to listen! Join our team 2027!
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Depaul
- Email Chris Donohoe: chris.donohoe@depaulcharity.net
Depaul is a leading homelessness charity operating across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, supporting some of the most marginalised individuals in society. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Find out more about us on our website here - https://ie.depaulcharity.org/
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Boomer Esiason Foundation
- Email Jerry Cahill: jcahill@esiason.org
The Boomer Esiason Foundation has been among world leaders in making a difference for people with cystic fibrosis.
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Home Base
- Email Carolyn Casey: CCASEY12@mgh.harvard.edu
Dedicated to supporting war veterans, service members and their families — at no cost to them.
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The Rotunda Foundation
- Email Sheila Costigan: contact@rotundafoundation.ie
The Rotunda Foundation is the official fundraising arm of the Rotunda Hospital.
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
- Email Jude: jchettiar@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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Keith Duffy Foundation
- Email Ashley: ashley@keithduffyfoundation.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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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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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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Irish Red Cross
- Email Sophie Linnane: slinnane@redcross.ie
Running for humanity. Ready for every crisis.
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Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke
- Email Niall Smyth: nsmyth@nichs.org.uk
Our vision is a healthy Northern Ireland free from chest, heart & stroke illnesses
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Christian Aid Ireland
- Email None: pdonohoe@christian-aid.org
We are a partnership of people, churches and local organisations committed to ending poverty worldwide.
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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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Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland - SANDAI)
- Email Mark Millard: mark.millard@feileacain.ie
Formed by a group of bereaved parents to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
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Parkinson's Ireland
- Email None: fundraising@parkinsons.ie
Parkinson's Ireland has a range of national and local services throughout the country.
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Breast Cancer Ireland
- Email Samantha Mcgregor: smcgregor@bciresearch.ie
Breast Cancer Ireland is a registered charity, established to raise significant funding to support pioneering research programmes nationally, as well as to promote education and awareness on the importance of good breast health amongst women of all ages.
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Boston Children's Hospital
- Email The team at Boston Children's Hospital: run@chtrust.org
Where the world comes for answers.
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Rethink Mental Illness
- Email Our Events Team: events@rethink.org
Transforming lives through support, campaigning for change, and tackling mental health stigma every day.
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Evora Hospice Care
- Email James McCaffrey: james.mccaffrey@evorahospice.org
Southern Area Hospice Services is a charity providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
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Leukaemia Care
- Email Jemma Russell: events@leukaemiacare.org.uk
- Call us on:01905755977
Leukaemia Care supports anyone affected by leukaemia, providing trusted information, emotional support and practical guidance.
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St John of God Foundation
- Email Sonya: sonya@sjogfoundation.ie
Supporting children and adults with mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities through compassionate, life-changing programs.
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Heart Children Ireland
- Email Niamh Kearney: fundraising@heartchildren.ie
- Call us on:0830254580
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
- Email Sporting Team: sport@roycastle.org
- Call us on:0333 323 7200
Lymphoma Action
- Email Adele Matthews: a.matthews@lymphoma-action.org.uk
- Call us on:01296 619413
Semper Fi and America's Fund
- Email Christine Ingraham: christine.ingraham@thefund.org
- Call us on:719-304-4486
First Flight Alliance / Operation Active Kids
- Email Alison Youngblood: alison@yourfirstflight.org
