Liberties Fun Run 4mile
The Liberties, Dublin
12 Aug 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2025 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The Liberties Fun Run begins and ends on the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, which provides a stunning backdrop for this premier 4-mile timed event. The route leads participants through the heart of old Dublin, passing iconic landmarks such as St. James’s Gate, Francis Street, The Coombe, and the Fatima neighborhood. Runners enjoy a unique journey through some of the city's most vibrant and historic streets, immersed in the rich character of the Dublin 8 community. The terrain is primarily flat and fast, consisting of well-maintained city roads and tarmac paths designed for peak performance. This popular race offers a professional yet high-spirited atmosphere, making it a favorite for those looking to challenge themselves while taking in the sights of the Liberties.
Course profile & record eligibility
World Athletics record-eligibility rules cap net elevation loss at 1m per km of race distance, and require the start and finish to be no more than 50% of the race distance apart — both meant to stop a course gaining an unfair edge from downhill grade or a point-to-point tailwind. This is based on this course's recorded elevation and GPS data, not an official measurement or certification.