The Jack And Jill Run up the Hill 2010
www.jackandjillrun.com
Saturday April 24 th 2010.
2010 sees the return of ‘The Jack and Jill’.
Now in its third year this 10-kilometre charity run or walk in the surroundings of Kenmare town is back. The Jack And Jill Run up the Hill has grown in popularity since the challenging and scenic course was first used in 2008.Last year Bertie Ahern TD waved off over 1000 people from the start line- to the hills.
€29,000 was raised for a deserving cause.
The Jack and Jill is a family friendly event and kids, buggies, grannies and doggies (on a lead)are welcome
Monies raised in the event for 2010 are to be donated to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and Kenmare Branch Kerry Mental Health
Jack and Jill provide respite care for severely ill children, up to the age of four, and their families, in the Republic of Ireland, Including many in Kerry and surrounds.
Kenmare Branch Kerry Mental Health provides Mental Health Day-care facilities for people of the surrounding district and aspires to open a facility in Kenmare.
Jack and Jill Run up The Hill 2010 is open to runners and walkers of all ages.
The entry fee is €30.00 and € 2.00 euro for a timing chip
Under 16’s must be accompanied and can enter for a minimum of € 5.00
All entrants are asked to bring a friend.
The run/walk is on a Saturday afternoon at 3 pm and starts and finishes in the Square
Entertainment & Refreshments (Waterstation and coffee/Cookies) will be provided at the Top Of The Hill and at the finish line.
Please support this event for a good cause.
