Irish Life Dublin City Marathon
Sunday October 25th 2026
Wishing the best of luck to all participants in this year's Irish Life Dublin City Marathon! 🏃
The Dublin Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 25th. To ensure the comfort and security of our guests, The Mespil Hotel will be open to hotel residents only that day.
Please note that road closures across the city may affect your journey to and from the hotel. We recommend allowing extra travel time and planning ahead. For details, visit the official Dublin Marathon Website, or speak with our reception team for alternative routes.
Car Park Restrictions:
Our on-site parking is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so unfortunately we cannot guarantee a space for hotel residents.
If our car park is full, there is on street parking is available on Burlington Road, which is pay and display Monday to Friday, 8 am–6:30 pm; parking is free outside these hours, including bank holidays.
As clamping operates throughout Dublin City, please take a moment to check the local parking regulations. The hotel cannot accept responsibility for vehicles clamped or towed due to a breach.
Dining Options:
On Sunday the 25th, breakfast will start at 6:15am. The Lounge will be open from 12pm and the Lock 4 Restaurant will be open from 4pm.
As we expect a busy weekend, we recommend booking dinner in advance to ensure availability for dinner. To reserve a table, please book through this Link or contact our reception team by email or phone.
If there’s anything we can help with before or during your stay, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you, and we look forward to giving you a warm welcome at The Mespil.
