27-05-2025
Women's Mini Marathon 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's event
Whether you are taking part in the race or cheering someone on, here is everything you need to know before the 10km event gets under way.
Where do I collect my number?
If you've chosen to collect your race number and pack for the VHI Women's Mini Marathon, there are two remaining opportunities.
You can visit Intersport Elverys in Fonthill on Wednesday, May 28, between 10.30am and 6pm, or make a final collection the day before the event at the Conrad Hilton Dublin on Earlsfort Terrace, on Saturday, May 31, from 10.30am to 5pm.
If you're collecting numbers for friends as well, organisers are asking that patrons have all their barcodes ready on their phone or printed out to help speed things up.
Where are the start and finish lines?
The 2025 VHI Women's Mini Marathon will start at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 and finish on Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. The total distance is 10km.
The race gets under way from 12.30pm this Sunday, June 1, but organisers ask that all participants are in their 'wave' by 11.30am.
There are four waves for runners this year: elite runners are sub 45 minutes, fast running is sub 60 minutes and jogging is sub 90 minutes along with walkers.
Is there somewhere to leave my bag?
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A bag drop area will be provided and communicated before race day.
Only clear plastic bags are allowed. Small handbags (max A4 size) are permitted into the event and will be subject to search.
What is the course route?
The route starts at Fitzwilliam Street Upper before turning along Leeson Street, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook Road and the Stillorgan Road before hitting the 5km mark.
Participants will then turn onto Nutley Lane and take a left onto Merrion Road, before hitting the final stretch at Pembroke Road.
Will there be water stations?
Yes, there will be three water stations along the course, but you can also bring a bottle with you if needed. The first water station is after the 3km mark, on the Stillorgan Road near the Teresian School.
The second is at the 6km marker on the Stillorgan Road near Belfield Bridge and the final water station is outside AIB Plaza in Ballsbridge once you hit the 8km mark.
Will there be road closures in Dublin on Sunday?
Yes, there will be temporary road closures across several key streets along the race route.
Some roads, including Herbert Street, will be closed from 8am on Saturday, May 31, until 7pm on Sunday, June 1.
On race day, from around 4am until 7pm, numerous central Dublin roads will be closed, including Herbert Lane, Pembroke Row, Fitzwilliam Street, Merrion Square, Stephen's Green, Baggot Street, and others.
Closures are staggered throughout the day, with some areas closing from early morning and others for shorter periods later in the day.
Residents, commuters, and visitors should plan travel carefully and expect diversions or delays in these areas during the event.
The full list of closures and the hours during which they will be in place is available here.
Is there still time to sign up?
This year's VHI Women's Mini Marathon is now sold out, but there will soon be a chance to sign up for next year as an early bird.
