Liberties Fun Run

AUG

12

2026

Run through historic Dublin in the Liberties Fun Run. This 4-mile timed race starts at the Irish Royal Hospital Kilmainham, winding past famous sites. It's a major fundraiser for St James's Hospital Foundation.

Wed 12 Aug 2026

St. James's Gate,

Registration

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Overview

The Liberties Fun Run is an annual 4-mile timed road race held in Dublin. The 2026 edition is the 18th anniversary of the event, organized in aid of St James’s Hospital Foundation.

Course

The race starts and finishes in the grounds of the Irish Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The route passes through the heart of old Dublin's Liberties area, including locations such as St James’s Gate, Francis Street, The Coombe, and Fatima. The event typically attracts over 1500 participants.

Fees and Charity

The standard registration fee is €45. An early bird price of €35 is also mentioned. Registration is free if a participant commits to fundraising, with a minimum fundraising target of €200. All proceeds from the event are used to support patient care at St James’s Hospital. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 Mile Run