Running, sport and active life in Dublin

Dublin 2009 is an independent guide to getting active in the city. We cover running routes, local sport, training ideas and the community spaces that help people move more often.

Whether you are returning to exercise, preparing for your first 5K, looking for a new route or interested in the people and clubs that keep local sport going, our articles are designed to be practical, encouraging and rooted in Dublin life.

Explore

• Dublin Running Routes
• Getting Started with Running in Dublin
• Cross-Country and Trail Running
• Dublin Sports Clubs and Facilities

Local sport starts close to home

You do not need a complicated plan to become more active. A nearby park, a welcoming club, a well-kept pitch or a regular walk with friends can be enough to build a lasting routine. Dublin has an extraordinary mix of parks, clubs, paths and sporting communities — and this site is here to help you discover more of them.