The Dublin Marathon Group is facing scrutiny over its handling of entry fees for the sold-out event. Participants who were unsuccessful in the ballot and requested a refund, as well as those accepting race transfers, were charged a €20 fee. Organizers defended the charges, citing administrative costs. The Dublin Marathon Group generated €149,000 from these unsuccessful ballot entries. While no immediate changes are planned, the organization indicated it may consider refunding entry fees to non-runners in future events. The policy has sparked debate among runners regarding fairness and transparency in event registration.