Kildare star Martin Hoare launches Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Kildare’s Martin Hoare launched the 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon alongside fellow national champion Courtney McGuire. Both are planning to toe the line again on Sunday the 29th of October in Ireland’s premier marathon which has recently been given Elite Label status from World Athletics.
Speaking at the launch Martin said: “Winning the Irish title at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon last year was a gamechanger for me, it was absolutely the achievement of a lifetime. It’s just something I’ll look back at with so many memories and happiness. I still have people coming up and congratulating me!”
Reflecting on the performance he said: “It was a bit of a shock to be honest it has moved me into a different mindset. I feel I can compete with those around me now, and I can train with them. I am setting new targets one of them is the Irish Life Dublin Marathon this year, so fingers crossed.”
John Treacy Race Starter
John Treacy was also announced as the official race starter for the 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon to mark the 30th anniversary of his win in the 1993 Dublin Marathon. The Olympic Silver medallist and Irish marathon record holder ran 2:14.40 on the day to claim victory.
Speaking at the announcement, John Treacy said: “I am honoured to be asked to start the 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. I have fond memories of that win back in ’93. I am looking forward to watching the elite race on the day. It is always great to see some of Ireland’s top elite marathoners race against international athletes on Irish soil and battle it out for national titles”.
Irish Life Dublin Race Series
The highly popular Irish Life Dublin Race Series will start off with the Corkagh Park 5 Mile on Sunday, June 18th. Speaking at the launch national marathon champion Martin Hoare said: “The race series is a great way to prepare for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon as the four races move up in distance throughout the Summer from 5 miles through to the half marathon distance. They are great for a one-off race experience too, so pick your preferred distance and sign-up!”
Entries are open on IrishLifeDublinMarathon.ie.