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Traffic Notice: Joe Duffy Clontarf Half Marathon November 2026
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Please be aware of traffic diversions around the Bull Wall, Dollymount and EastPoint areas this Saturday, 14th November, for the Joe Duffy Clontarf Half Marathon, which also includes a 5 Mile race.
The event is being organised in consultation with Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána, the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus. Professional traffic-management personnel and event marshals will be present throughout.
Race route
The half marathon follows an out-and-back route starting and finishing in EastPoint Business Park. Participants will travel from EastPoint towards Alfie Byrne Road before joining the coastal promenade along Clontarf Road. The route continues along the promenade and cycle paths, passing the Bull Wall and the Wooden Bridge, before progressing towards the Causeway Road and Howth Road area. Runners then turn and return along the coast to the finish at EastPoint. The 5 Mile race turns just after the Wooden Bridge.
Traffic management arrangements
Temporary traffic-management measures will be in place from approximately 10.00am to 1.00pm:
- A temporary lane closure will operate on the James Larkin Road/Clontarf Road section between the Wooden Bridge/Watermill Road area and the Howth Road junction. Only the left lane of Clontarf Road will be open, heading towards Howth.
- Side streets along the route will be left turn only.
- Motorists will be directed along the approved diversion route, with advance warning signs, traffic-management signage and electronic information signs in place.
- Traffic-management personnel, event marshals and members of An Garda Síochána will be positioned at key locations to manage traffic and assist the public.
Residents who need to drive that morning are advised to travel before 10.00am or after 1.00pm where possible.
EastPoint Business Park
As the race starts and finishes in EastPoint, there will be increased activity there on the morning of the event, with extra pedestrian traffic and temporary delays to vehicle movements. Activity will be busiest:
- Before the race, as participants arrive
- Around the 10.00am start
- As participants return to the finish
- During departures after the event
Vehicle access to EastPoint and surrounding businesses will be maintained wherever possible, though short delays may be necessary while runners are passing. Pedestrian access to business premises will be maintained, and emergency access will remain available at all times.
How you can help
To minimise disruption, the organisers kindly ask residents and businesses to:
- Let employees, customers, contractors and suppliers know about the event in advance, and advise them to allow extra journey time.
- Schedule deliveries and collections outside the main event period where possible.
- Avoid non-essential vehicle movements during the race.
- Make sure vehicles are not parked along the race route or in areas with temporary parking restrictions.
- Follow all temporary signage and the directions of An Garda Síochána, traffic-management personnel and marshals.
- Share this notice and the route map with anyone who may be affected.
If you have an essential delivery, collection or access requirement during the event, please contact Bear Races in advance. They will review it and help with access arrangements wherever it is safe and practical to do so.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping to make this a safe and successful event for everyone. Best of luck to all the runners!