Dublin Marathon 2026

Run the Dublin Marathon 2026 for the Irish Deaf Society

Whether you’re new to running or you’ve taken on marathons before, we’d love to have you on the IDS team. By running for IDS, you’ll be helping to support our work with Deaf children, young people, and adults across Ireland.

If you’re applying for a charity place or already have your own ticket, you’re very welcome to join #TeamIrishDeafSociety.

I don’t have a marathon place yet…

Charity Place for Dublin Marathon 2026

If you have not received a place on the ballot, don’t worry, you can still take part by receiving one of our charity places and fundraising for the Irish Deaf Society.  

Please get in touch with Jennifer at jennifer@irishdeafsocieyty.ie  for more information about applying for a charity place  

I already have my own marathon place…

Register with IDS

If you already have a place through the Irish Life Dublin Marathon ballot, just register with us using the form below. We’ll give you everything you need to get started with your fundraising.

Help Each Other | Deaf Mental Health

Dublin Marathon 2026 team running for IDS

The Deaf Mental Health team is made up of 9 Deaf runners and 1 CODA who will take part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026. They are running in memory of a Deaf friend who passed away earlier this year, a team member’s Deaf brother who passed in 2019, and other Deaf people whose lives ended too soon.

They run to honour them, to raise awareness, and to encourage positive change in mental health support for the Deaf community.

The Irish Deaf Society recently launched a Deaf-led mental health policy paper and is actively campaigning for urgent improvements, including a fully Deaf-accessible Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and better access to Irish Sign Language (ISL) mental health support and counselling.

The team’s goal is to raise important funds to support this work and help ensure that Deaf children, young people, and adults can access mental health services in their own language, without barriers.

By supporting this team, you are helping to build a future where Deaf people can receive the mental health care they deserve.

For more information about IDS’s mental health policy work, visit:
https://www.irishdeafsociety.ie/publications/policy-papers/mental-health-position-paper/

Sign up for our Supporter’s Network  

Stay connected with the Irish Deaf Society by joining the IDS Supporter’s Network.  

https://www.irishdeafsociety.ie/fundraising/support/