Join the 19th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk on St Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, 17th March 2026
Are you looking for something different to do this St Patrick’s Day? Why not take steps for mental health!
Join us at the 19th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk (proudly supported by Dublin Port) on St Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March 2026. An official event of St Patrick’s Festival, the walk welcomed over 3,000 enthusiastic participants last year, and we’re hoping to make 2026 even bigger, with even more people taking on the 26km route. Walkers can start from either Howth Harbour or Dún Laoghaire Harbour and finish at the opposite harbour. You can choose which harbour you start or finish at and don’t worry, you can change your starting point on the day!
The walk is suitable for most fitness levels, and there’s no pressure to complete the full distance – you decide what works best for you. Enjoy stunning views of Dublin Bay along the route, and be sure to stop by the Halfway Hooley at our temporary new location in EastPoint Business Park for refreshments and entertainment. We’ve moved the Hooley this year due to development works in Dublin Port.
All participants will receive an event t-shirt which can be collected on the day at the start of the walk. If you have taken part before and still have your t-shirt, we would encourage you to wear it this year too.
Registration is now open. Adult tickets are €27 and child tickets are €10.
The Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk is a flagship fundraising event for Aware, the national charity supporting people impacted by depression, bipolar, and anxiety. Aware directly supports up to 40,000 people each year via our free support and education services.
We can’t do this without your help! Your participation or donation will help raise vital funds to ensure the organisation can continue to deliver its free support, education and information services to individuals and communities nationwide.
Thank you for your support.
Check out the fun from the Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk!
If you have questions about the Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk, check out our FAQ below.
St Patrick’s Day, Monday 17th March 2025 from 9.30am.
St Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March 2026 from 9.30am.
This event is a charity walk from Dún Laoghaire Harbour to Howth Harbour or the reverse. You can choose which harbour you start/finish at and don’t worry, you can change your starting point on the day! Our sponsor, Dublin Port host a Halfway Hooley at EastPoint Business Park, approximately halfway along the route.
The Howth starting point is The Bloody Stream Pub, Howth Railway Station.
The Dun Laoghaire starting point is Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza, beside the Royal St. George Yacht Club.
Our teams will be there to welcome you from 9.30am. The Halfway Hooley will run from 11am-3pm.
We recommend that you avail of public transport where possible. The route is well served by the DART.
There is parking available at Dún Laoghaire and Howth – please adhere to county council parking regulations, Pay & Display zones, etc.Â
People (and pets!) of all ages are welcome to take part. The walk is 26km in total and is suitable for most fitness levels. There is no pressure to complete the full walk. You decide what distance works for you.
Registration is now open for €27 for an adult ticket and €10 for a child ticket.
It’s very easy to get involved. Simply click on the ‘Register Now’ button below to sign up.
On arrival, you will be welcomed by the Aware team and provided with an Aware Harbour2Harbour t-shirt. We encourage everyone to wear the t-shirt proudly on the walk to raise awareness and show your support for mental health.
Proudly supported by
Official event partner of St. Patrick’s Festival 2026
