www.dublinfrontrunners.ie Dublin Front Runners Frontrunners Athletic Club (DFR) will launch the inaugural Dublin 8km Pride Run in June 2012 in support of Headstrong â?? The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. DFR are also delighted to announce that Former World Cross Country Silver Medallist Catherina McKiernan will be the official starter.
The charity Headstrong is a non-profit organisation supporting young people’s mental health in Ireland. Headstrong works with communities and statutory services to empower young people to develop the skills, self-confidence and resilience to cope with mental health challenges. Their vision is to give every young person in Ireland somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to.
Frontrunners are encouraging participants to raise sponsorship or, donate money to Headstrong. Aidan Rodgers, Race Director said: â??Headstrong are a natural fit for the run. Theyâ??re a dynamic organisation who do great work empowering communities to support young people in Irelandâ?.
The fun run race will take place in the Phoenix Park on Friday 22nd June at 7.30pm. The run will start on the Acres Road, proceed down the Kyber Pass, along the S Bends, move along the Glen Road, turn onto Furze Road and then proceed down Chesterfield Ave to the finish near the car park at the Papal Cross.
Aidan Rodgers said: â??We are very excited at the prospect of the race. The club has been in existence for over 6 years and this is a natural progression for us. We hope that run will become an integral part of the annual running calendar. We expect the run will raise the profile of the club and get more people participating in sport and athleticsâ?.
The club have secured sponsorship from PWC and expect this support to contribute to the success of the run. â??PWC are demonstrating their commitment to diversity in the workplace and the wider community through their sponsorship of the run. This is the first ever Pride Run in Republic of Ireland and PWC are leading the way with their supportâ?.
Run Location: Acres Road, Phoenix Park
When: Friday 22nd June 2012 at 7.30pm
Distance: 8km
Registration: www.dublinfrontrunners.ie
Fee: â?¬20 plus registration
Headstrong: www.headstrong.ie
Parking is available at the Papal Cross car park, the Phoenix Park Visitorâ??s Centre or, on Chesterfield Ave. An Garda Siochana have advised that parking is not permitted in the area around St Maryâ??s Hospital, Acres Road and the Chapelizod entrance to the park.