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SPAR Fitlive Run Series - Cork Runway Run - 5km
2017-11-17 23:59 (Europe/Dublin) | Cork Airport, Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland
Join Karl Henry and Derval O’Rourke in Cork Airport at midnight on November 17th.
The SPAR Fitlive Run Series brought to you by Irish Independent returns in 2017 to Cork Airport. Our partners at Cork Airport have closed down operations for one evening. This unique 5k run gives runners the opportunity to take on the flat, fast Cork Airport runway at night.
You’ll never have a running experience like this again.
Everyone needs a goal to run towards. Let this be your goal for 2017.
NOTE: This event takes part on Friday evening and will go into Saturday morning until approx 2 am. The run is scheduled to commence at 12 am
All runners will receive the following:

Goodie bag
T-shirt
Medal
Refreshments
Race chip timing
Crossing line videoProudly partnered with CORK AIRPORT
Media Partner: RedFM

Run in the Dark Cork
2017-11-15 21:00 | Cork, Oliver Plunket Street, Cork, Ireland
This November, join the global running event – Run in the Dark – taking over Cork city centre on Wednesday 15th November. Each participant receives a run number, official time, flashing armband, goody bag at the finish line, and an official race certificate. Prepaid teams of 5 or more get their spaces reserved, free postage and packing, and the team leader gets a long-sleeve tech top.
As darkness falls around the world, 25,000 people in 50 cities around the world will Run in the Dark together to help fast-track a cure for paralysis. Run in the Dark is the main fundraiser of the Mark Pollock Trust, whose mission is to fast-track a cure for paralysis by creating global collaborations and funding groundbreaking scientific research. This year, by raising €500,000, Run in the Dark will help to fund more global collaborations and multi-subject research trials. Every €30 raised covers one day of clinical research fees.
Why Run in the Dark?
There is no cure for paralysis or any meaningful therapies for millions of people around the world with spinal cord injury. 7 out of 10 never work again after spinal cord injury and 4 out of 10 live below the poverty line. But the Mark Pollock Trust aims to change this reality by finding and connecting people around the world to fast-track a cure for paralysis. The Mark Pollock Trust’s main fundraiser – the Run in the Dark – plays a vital part in funding this mission.
€1.50 of transaction fee (all entry fees go directly to the Mark Pollock Trust)

Jack White's 5k/10k run/walk and Family Fun Day
2017-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Cloghogue, Wicklow, Cloghogue, Wicklow, Ireland
Jack white’s 5k/10k run/walk in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will be the first event of 2018.
Registration starts at 9am at Jack Whites Inn, Junction 19, M11 Ballinapark, Britta’s Bay, County Wicklow.
Event start time: 11am sharp.
Refreshments after the event.
Medals for all entrant’s and prizes for the first 2 men and women back in the 10k
KID DASH starts at 9.15am. There will be a mega slide bouncy castle, spiderman castle, face painting, puppet show, kids dash, egg and spoon race, sack race, music and much more.
Registration fee: Early bird will run until the end of February. All prices go up start of March.
Free entry deal. Take a sponsor card and raise €50 for a free single entry or €80 for a free family entry 2+4 (extra person on the family entry just add 15 euro to card). All cardholders get 1 free Crumlin T-shirt along with the medal.
For more info on the event or sponsor cards contact Wayne 0862005652 or waynedriscoll02@gmail.com
See you all on the 24th of March. Every sick child deserves every chance.

Turf Warrior Challenge
2017-11-04 09:00 | Killary Adventure Centre, Killary Adventure Centre, Galway, Ireland
This is the obstacle race to rival any other. Using the natural landscape of Connemara this race will thrill and excite the most hardy warrior. Don’t get left in the dirt – This is the event for you A super team event Great weekend packages available

Croi Galway Night Run 5km
2017-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Galway, Galway, Ireland
Croi Galway Night Run sponsored by Evergreen. This year’s event will take place on Friday October 13th on the Salthill Promenade at 8pm and is open to walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities. Last year’s Croí Night Run was a phenomenal success attracting over 1,100 participants and this year’s event is set to attract even bigger numbers.
“This is a totally fun event over a distance of 5km which is aimed at people of all ages and abilities -the Salthill Promenade is one of Galway’s greatest amenities and we are delighted to be supported by local Galway company Evergreen Health Foods in promoting exercise & fitness while at the same time raising funds in the fight heart disease & stroke” says Croí’s Event Manager Edwina Treacy.

The Grocers Fun Run
2017-10-08 09:00 - 13:00
All details including registration can be found at www.thegrocersfunrun.com

BEAST CHALLENGE - THE FALL
2017-10-07 12:00 | Kerry
BEAST CHALLENGE – THE FALL– BRINGS YOU SOME OF THE TOUGHEST AND MOST INSANE OBSTACLES YOU’VE EVER EXPERIENCED – ‘GET YOUR BEAST MODE LOADING – THIS IS GOING TO BE EPIC !!
A PHENOMENAL OCR EVENT. CHOOSE FROM
BEAST CHALLENGE – 7KM FUN OCR CHALLENGE – FAST, FURIOUS FUN – THE CHALLENGE IS TO FINISH
BEAST RACE – COMPETITIVE OCR RACE – 8KM – OCR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS/ EUROPEAN OCR CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER.
BEAST WARRIOR – 2KM OCR SPRINT
ULTIMATE BEAST – BEAST RACE AND BEAST WARRIOR COMBINED
IRISH OCR CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUALIFIED ATHLETES ONLY
MINI BEASTS FAMIY/KIDS OBSTACLE RACE
REGISTER BEFORE 30th June 2017 to avail of our Early Beast Discount !!
Be prepared for plenty of “Mud, Sweat and Beers”. This 2 day event promises to be sensational , and takes place on Saturday 7th Oct 2017 from 11am. Beast Challenge – The Fall is guaranteed to be one of the toughest, grueling, most enjoyable and rewarding events of the year. Finsiher T Shirt, bespoke medal, BBQ, and afterparty for every challeger.
We are delighted to announce that ’BEAST CHALLENGE’ is a qualifying event for the OCR World Championships, and the EUROPEAN OCR CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Run Galway Bay 10k Half & Full Marathon
2017-10-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Nimmo’s Pier, Nimmo's Pier, Galway, Ireland
10K – €35
(€5 of your entry fee goes to Cancer Care West)
Half Marathon – €45
(€5 of your entry fee goes to Cancer Care West)
Full Marathon – €50
(€5 of your entry fee goes to Cancer Care West)
Register as a team and you get 10% off each individual entry.
The only stipulation is that you must have 4 members in your team before race day. Set your team up now so that you get the 10% off.
6 Reasons why you and your friends should do this…
1. It’s Fabulous
Run or walk this amazing 10K or Half Marathon route which takes in the longest seaside promenade in Europe. The scenery is breathtaking with spectacular views of the Clare mountains across Galway Bay and the wild Atlantic Ocean. Come for the weekend – there is too much to see and do in just a day!
2. It’s Famous
The race starts and finishes alongside the famous Claddagh Quay on the edge of Galway City. It was formerly a fishing village, just outside the old city walls and is also the home of the world famous Claddagh ring. So if romance is in the air this is the place for you.
3. It’s Fun
If you are visiting for the weekend you’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds as the quaint Medieval City and the vast Seaside resort of Salthill sit side by side offering a host of pubs, restaurants and plenty to do for all ages.
Perfect to do with family and friends!
4. It’s Flat
The course is great for new runners who want to avoid hills and it’s even better for fast runners who are looking for a personal best!. Starting at the Claddagh, participants run along the closed road through the heart of Salthill and return on the promenade and the newly surfaced area beyond Blackrock.
5. It’s Friendly
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6. It’s Charitable
The event is not run by a charity but has a long legacy of helping to raise funds for many local and national charities. Cancer Care West is our charity of choice and €5 from every entry is donated directly to this very worthy cause. It’s up to you if you want to run for fun or for a cause of your own choice – we encourage that!

Monaghan Phoenix Marathon Festival 2017
2017-09-30 10:00 - 2017-10-01 18:00 | Monaghan, Monaghan Town, Monaghan Town, Ireland
Following on from the success of the last three years, the fourth running of the Monaghan Phoenix Marathon Festival in 2017 will be even bigger and better.
Open to all – But numbers limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Considered the best value Marathon in Ireland.
– Athletics Association of Ireland Permit and Measured Course
– Refreshments before, during and after the race.
– Changing facilities and showers.
– Entertainment and surprises along the route.
– Part of Monaghan County Athletics Board Distance League (Half Marathon)
– Course will be around Monaghan Town, Ulster Greenway Canal Path and Rossmore Forest Trails.
– Miles of Smiles in the land of little hills
The event is organised by Monaghan Phoenix Athletic Club. Monaghan Phoenix is one of the oldest clubs in Monaghan, and caters for runners of all abilities and all ages. All proceeds from the events goes back into the Juvenile section of the club to assist in building and support athletics for juveniles and juniors.
NOTE: This year we are introducing a time limit fo 6:30 for all our marathon runs.
CHARITY MARATHON
For the first time this year, we will be holding a Charity Marathon on Friday 29th September. This will be only for those doing the Back to Back and entry can be made as an add-on during registration for the Back to back. The friday event will start at 9:45am. The Charity Marathon is entirely funded by local businesses, and ALL proceeds of the event will go directly to local charities.
Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October
Back to Back marathon (with option to enter Charity Marathon on Friday 29th September)
Sunday 1st October
Full Marathon
Sunday 1st October
Half Marathon
All events will start and finish at Monaghan United Grounds in Gortakeegan, Monaghan.
Start times:
Friday: 9:45 (Restricted entry to those doing B2B only)
Saturday: 9 am
Sunday: 9 am
Times are subject to change, however any changes will be communicated to all entrants.

Killarney 10 mile road race
2017-09-23 10:00 - 18:00 | St. Brendan’s College, Killarney, St. Brendan's College, Killarney, Ireland
Killarney 10 mile road race takes place on Saturday 23rd of September 2017 (time 9:00am),
The event will support the development of a 200m micro track and a floodlit all weather pitch area which will be situated on grounds leased from the St. Brendan’s Trust (St. Brendan’s College Killarney).

Inflatable Colour Run Galway
2017-09-16 - 2017-09-17 | Craughwell, Ireland
The Inflatable Colour Run is bouncing around Ireland this Summer!
It’s already been to Kerry, Mayo, Waterford this year.
Now it’s time for Limerick, Westmeath & Galway to have some fun.
Galway’s event will take place in Craughwell
This is the ONE EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
The very best parts of inflatable runs and colour runs, combined to make one EPIC day out, suitable for Adults and children of all ages & fitness levels.
Register now HERE
