VideoDoc and SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon announce partnership for online healthcare package New technology helps long distance runners get the specialised medical support they need, both in preparation for the Dublin Marathon and the immediate days afterwards Costing just €8, the VideoDoc Marathon subscription provides unlimited and instant GP access for runners … [Read more...]
It’s time to Colour Dash as Ireland’s favourite 5K is back and open to registrations
Ireland’s favourite 5K event is back as the Irish Cancer Society today launched Colour Dash, sponsored by Aldi Ireland. Colour Dash, which has returned following popular demand, is ready to welcome ‘dashers’ of all ages and fitness levels and is now taking place in four locations across the country. Registrations are now open to people nationwide who would like to … [Read more...]
One Week Left To Register For Wings For Life World Run in Dún Laoghaire 8th May
Registration for the Wings for Life World Run will close on Wednesday, 4th May 2016. The Irish race will return to Dún Laoghaire on Sunday, 8th May, when thousands of Irish runners will join over 100,000 people from 34 locations in the largest world run of its kind. Registrations open at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com Those confirmed to join the Irish … [Read more...]
Runners raise £27,000 for wildlife at ZSL London Zoo Stampede
New 10k run proved a roaring success ZSL London Zoo raced into spring with an exciting new 10k Zoo Stampede on Sunday 17 April, which saw 550 runners raise over £27,000 for the charity’s global work for wildlife. Due to popular demand, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) added this second Stampede to the calendar and called on fast-paced … [Read more...]
Calling All Walkers, Joggers & Runners! 2016 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon – open for entries
The 2016 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is open for entries! Over 40,000 participants are expected to walk, jog or run the 10km route through Dublin city on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th June 2016. The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is the biggest all female event of its kind in the world and Ireland largest one day charity fundraising event. Since its inception it has raised … [Read more...]
The final countdown: runners have just a few hours left to enter the Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run
The clock is ticking down on runners who want to sign up to the Inverness Half Marathon. The window for entering has now reached the home straight, and those who have not already entered will have to sprint before closing at midnight to night (Tuesday, 23 February). Thousands of runners are already limbering up to complete the half marathon and accompanying 5K … [Read more...]
ASICS Beat The Sun Launch Search For Runners To Join The Ultimate Human Race
#BeatTheSun community encourages people to commit to a personal running goal on June 21st 2016, the longest day of the year On the longest day, 24 amateur runners will take on nature’s toughest challenge – a race to beat the sun around Mont Blanc between sunrise and sunset Today, ASICS launches its annual global search for amateur runners to join their … [Read more...]
Bewley’s 10 Mile Road Race in association with Trim Athletic Club 7th February
Members of Trim Athletic Club turned out in December to help Irish athletics legend Senator Eamonn Coghlan and Bewley’s Brand Director Mark Saunders launch the Bewley’s 10 Mile Road Race. The race, which will be the first long distance run of the New Year, will take place in Trim on Sunday 7th of February 2016. Taking in the scenic surrounds of the Meath countryside, … [Read more...]
Runners pull on lucky pants to help ward off bad luck on race day, new survey by Inverness Half Marathon discovers
Over 11% of runners admit to wearing a pair of lucky pants to bring them good fortune during a race, according to a new survey by the Inverness Half Marathon. The poll also revealed that almost 12% of runners wear a pair of socks as their lucky charm on race day. The number one superstition, however, was to never enter a race wearing a new piece of kit, while wearing a … [Read more...]
Runners set to light up the night at Glen Tanar Estate
Organisers of an inaugural north-east charity race will be hoping to avoid things that go bump in the night. That’s because each of the 600 entrants taking part in this year’s Illuminator Run will be equipped with a head torch to help guide their way through the darkness of the Glen Tanar Estate. Billed as one of Scotland’s toughest endurance races, the Illuminator Run … [Read more...]