Dublin Marathon 2024

Sunny Dayz

Got a rejection email also. I ran this year my first one but didn't enter the guaranteed entry as the days after the marathon I couldn't face into even thinking about doing another one. By the time the dust settled, the body recovered and the post marathon glow and smugness appeared the guaranteed entry was closed.

Ah look I'm assuming I'll pick up a transfer next summer. But for the moment I'm kinda glad that the pressure is off me for a bit and I can make a decision next summer when the transfer window opens.

Himself got an entry so at the very least I can go up and support him - great fun!

left_hander

Half the people who came out of the ballot are probably Googling couch to 5k this morning. By the time they do their first Parkrun, they'll realise 8.5 times that is a long way to run.....I just hope they take the refund rather than letting the entry go to waste.

yosser hughes

Rejected also, as was the case last year; everyone else I know got a rejection.

WicksSmith

I'm in! Delighted 😄

KanyeSouthEast

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121412870#Comment_121412870

Also rejected. Will train away after the Christmas anyway and see where it takes me.

positron

I am in. Delighted but gutted to see so many rejections. When did DCM start rejecting lottery applicants?! I thought that was a London thing. Scarcity tactic perhaps?

event

They are doing a lottery a few years now. There have been rejections in them all.

jlang

There will be another round or more to fill the places. Hopefully they release details of how many applied altogether and how many places offered in each phase etc. With so many reporting rejection, knowing how long the waiting list is will help people assess whether alternate race plans will be necessary.

T-Bird

I was rejected last year and then got in after the Refund/Cancellation period back in June. It seemed to be open for about a month.

Glencarraig

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121411848#Comment_121411848

Isn't it €5 per lottery entry?

Billy_the_Kid

I would hope they will release some figures around number of entrants in the lottery and places offered/rejected. It seems there were a lot of rejections and for transparency purposes they should confirm they didnt hold any places back (while keeping rejected entrants fees).

ted1

wouod they not just do another lottery with the people who paid €6 for. A lottery ticket

Rega

Rejected here too.

I might look at a European marathon and make a weekend of it. Probably cheaper than a night in Dublin anyway!

event

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121413462#Comment_121413462

What do you mean hold places back?

Billy_the_Kid

Not make x amount of spots available for this lottery. Or how many places they keep back for charities. It would be good to see a breakdown of the numbers.

Trampas

If you entered this year and got selected you were coughing up the money. No chance to reject the enter at this time?

Silver-Tiger

Rejected

yosser hughes

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121413663#Comment_121413663

I probably will do that too, same as last year.

event

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121413730#Comment_121413730

Probably won't release that. I doubt any were held back from the lotto then just the usual for charity

slingerz

I was successful in the lotto. Never done a marathon before. Turning 40 next year the motivation.

the fear is real now. Will be a regular here looking for all the tips and tricks

FazyLucker

Fazy can live up to his name also, rejection here as well.

Oh well, I guess its feet up for the next year. Dublin or nowhere........

witnessmenow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121413200#Comment_121413200

I might be miss-remembering but I thought they only went on general sale on the website in June for a few days. I definitely remember thinking it was a good thing someone posted here about it or I would have missed it.

I also think it might be a bit more demand for it this year as more people will know it's an option as last year it was a new thing.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121412507#Comment_121412507

That's a pity Sunny! It really is too close to be asking people to sign up again, like even a week later would be enough in my opinion.

RedPeppers

Got accepted here. Have ran lots of races upto a half but never a marathon. Delighted to get in. Going to give it a good lash

howiya

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121414047#Comment_121414047

Entered for the same reason but didn't get in. Best of luck with it

Billy_the_Kid

Best of luck with it. It really is a fantastic race

sledge144

Any other good marathons in Ireland around fall 2024?

Billy_the_Kid

The Dingle marathon is on in Sept. Its an amazing route, I cant imagine theres many more scenic marathon runs anywhere in the world. The loop around Slea Head is breath-taking (in every way). Not a PB course just to be warned, lots of hills.

ClaudeVercetti

Folks who go rejected - what are your plans? Be find another marathon, try and get in during the transfer period, or do something else?

Had a great year of running this year and felt like I was finally ready to ramp up and tackle it next year, but wasn't to be (yet) unfortunately.

AlmightyCushion

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121417863#Comment_121417863

I got in but my plan if I didn't was to just keep running and training and hope I got an entry later on. I seen so many people selling entries online and was offered a few entries from people I know for this years marathon.

sledge144

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121417863#Comment_121417863

I'm not sure. I need to fly in so need plane tickets, hotel, transport.

I'm still hoping for a 2nd wave of sales but can't wait forever.