Spraoi agus Spórt
5k
Fun Run in Carndonagh
02.05.24
SPRAOI agus Spórt are
expecting numbers to double for their annual Fun Run
this year, which is on Friday 31st May, in Carndonagh
starting at 7.30pm.
The 5K run/walk kicks off at Ard Colgan in Carndonagh going
via Foden, Moville Road and Pound Street, before
finishing in The Diamond. Registration costs just €20
per family to take part with individual rates of €10 for
an adult and €5 for a child.
If you register and pay by Wednesday, May 8th you will
receive a free souvenir running t-shirt. However,
registration will remain open online at
https://spraoiagussport.ie until May 30th.
Alternatively, you can also register on the day from 6pm
at the Spraoi agus Spórt office at Unit 6 in the
Supervalu complex.
All proceeds will go towards providing Special Needs
Assistants for summer camps and activities ran by Spraoi
agus Spórt. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for men,
women and children will be awarded on the night. |
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“The run/walk is a great
way for all the family to get out and enjoy exercise
with other people in the community, says Spraoi agus
Sport’s Administration Lead, Mary McWeeney. “It’s also a
way for Spraoi agus Spórt to celebrate our health and
fitness Couch to 5k programme, as it’s the final event
for the participants. Last year we had 30 participants
in Couch to 5k but we’re delighted to announce that this
jumped up to 74 participants this year. So as a result,
we’re expecting much bigger numbers now for our Fun Run,
as lots of others also take part every year.”
Mary says last year over 100 people took part. “What
people liked most about the race was the fun and
comradery. We’ll be celebrating after the run with the
prize giving and refreshments in Unit 6.”
“But it will be a double celebration because we also
want to pay tribute to all the 74 people who took part
in this year’s 8 week ‘Couch to 5k’ Programme. This
programme makes it easy for those with low fitness
levels to join an easy exercise regime which is both
affordable and fun.”
Mary relates one example of how well past participants
have done. Shirley McLaughlin first did the Couch to 5k
three years ago. She has now joined Inishowen Athletics
Club and is in training for the 4x4 in August - 4 half
marathons in 4 days. Shirley had never run before but is
now out enjoying it most days. She feels the benefits
she has gained from running have changed her life.
“Couch to 5K has real physical and mental health
benefits”, says Mary, “because exercise boosts your mood
and your heart health. The programme also gives you a
chance to meet and mix with others at the same level as
you.”
The Couch to 5K ends with the Fun Run, which plays an
important role in raising money for Spraoi agus Spórt’s
inclusive initiatives. “All funds raised are used to
employ special needs assistants so children with a
disability and/or autism can attend our camps and
services. Being inclusive is a huge part of what we do
here so this is vitally important.”
For details, call Mary at Spraoi agus Spórt on 074 93
73303 or email
bookings@spraoiagussport.ie . |
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