Get Your Runners on for Foróige!

The new year always brings lots of resolutions to get fit, and stay fit, and what better motivation than entering a running event. And to add to the feel good factor why not fundraise for Foróige too? Check out some of the upcoming events.

We would love if you would consider running on behalf of Foróige, your fundraising efforts will help to secure much needed youth services in communities throughout Ireland. Contact us today if you would like to run on behalf of Foróige and we will send you out a sponsorship pack.

Make your fundraising efforts easy by using www.mycharity.ie. Friends and supporters can transfer money directly into your profile and you can then allocate your funds to Foróige, making it quick, easy and secure for everyone. And saves the hassle of chasing people for their donations after the event!

Please remember that even if you register that you are running for Foróige with us, you also need to register for the individual event on their website, and places can book up fast. For more information please email fundraising@foroige.ie or contact us on 01 630 1560.

Many thanks for your support!

Spar Great Ireland Run – Sunday 15th April

Registration is now open for the Spar Great Ireland Run which is taking place in the Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 15th April. This 10K event is Ireland’s fastest growing 10K event and suitable for all levels of fitness, with walkers, joggers and runners welcome. For younger runners there is a Mini Run for 5-8 year olds and a Junior Run for 9-15 year olds, so why not make it a family day out. For further information or to register for the event check out www.greatirelandrun.org.

Flora Women's Mini Marathon – Monday 4th June

Entry for the 2012 Flora Women's 10K Mini Marathon will open on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 on www.florawomensminimarathon.ie and we are hoping for another big group of Foróige runners, joggers and walkers, following on from last years success. This year is the 30th year of the Flora Women's Mini Marathon and it will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012. For full event details check out www.florawomensminimarathon.ie.

Every step makes a difference with Flora Women's Mini Marathon!

Cork City Marathon – Monday 4th June

Always wanted to run a marathon? The Cork City Marathon is a great option and takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June. This event includes a half marathon, youth run and the option to run the marathon as a relay team, so there is something for runner of all abilities and ages. Registration is now open at www.corkcitymarathon.ie.

Dublin City Marathon – Monday 29th October

The National Lottery Dublin City Marathon takes place again on Bank Holiday Monday 29th October this year. Registration is now open at www.dublinmarathon.ie, with early bird prices available until 31st July. Walkers are welcome at the event too, so if you have always wanted to say you did a marathon but not sure you could run route why not walk it, or mix running with walking? The Dublin marathon is commonly known as the Friendly Marathon.