Community Fundraising Events 2026
Find out how you can participate or support community fundraising events
Our community fundraising events are a meaningful way to support the work of the Irish Red Cross while being part of something bigger. By joining Team Irish Red Cross, you’ll help ensure vital services can continue in communities across Ireland and beyond. Taking part is about more than the event itself, it’s about coming together to create lasting impact.
Why not join Team Irish Red Cross and take part in one of the events listed below?
Dublin City Half Marathon
The Dublin City Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile race taking place on Sunday 3 May, with a start time of 8:30am in the heart of Dublin city centre. Beginning on O’Connell Street, the route brings participants through the north of the city before finishing back in the city centre.
If you’re ready to step things up, the Dublin City Half Marathon is the perfect challenge. Whether you’re pushing beyond your comfort zone or using it as a milestone on the road to a full marathon, it’s a great way to test your training, build confidence and run with purpose for a cause that matters.
Vhi Dublin Women’s Mini Marathon
The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is a 10km road race taking place in Dublin city centre on Sunday 31 May at 12:30pm. Held annually over the June Bank Holiday weekend, it is the largest all-women’s event of its kind in the world.
With its lively atmosphere, entertainment along the route and participants of all ages and abilities, the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is always a brilliant day out. It’s a fun challenge to take on with friends, family or colleagues, and a chance to come together to support a really meaningful cause.
The Antrim Coast Half Marathon
The Antrim Coast Half Marathon takes place in Larne, Northern Ireland on Sunday 23 August 2026 and is one of the most well-known half marathons in the UK and Ireland. Set along the stunning Antrim coastline, it’s famous for its flat, fast course and is a popular choice for runners chasing a personal best.
With a world class reputation, iconic scenery and an electric atmosphere on the day, this race offers an unforgettable running experience. Whether you’re stepping up your distance or testing your speed, it’s a brilliant challenge to take on for a great cause.
Dublin City Marathon
The Irish Life Dublin Marathon takes place on Sunday 25 October and is one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting events. Each year, tens of thousands of runners take to the streets of Dublin, supported by huge crowds and an unmatched city atmosphere from start to finish.
Covering the full 26.2 miles, this is a once in a lifetime challenge for many and a powerful test of resilience, commitment and determination. Whether it’s your first marathon or one you’ve dreamed of returning to, running Dublin is about more than the finish line. It’s about showing up, pushing through and doing something extraordinary for a cause that truly matters.