Irish women officially launch the 2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Register now for the largest all female event of its kind in the world on Sunday May 31st 2020
2nd March 2020: A group of women came together in Dublin today to launch the 2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. The event, now in its 38th year, will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday 31st May 2020. Over 30,000 women are expected to walk, jog and run the 10K route in Dublin City Centre starting in Fitzwilliam Square and finishing on Baggot Street.
The Ryan sisters Lottie and Bonnie, along with mum, Morah, broadcaster Georgie Crawford, fitness enthusiast Leanne Moore and actress Demi Isaac Oviawe will make up the 2020 Vhi Squad and are calling on women all around the country to run stronger together and join them at the largest all female event of its kind in the world on May 31st.
At the launch, Vhi revealed a brand-new finisher t-shirt for this year’s event which will be given to everyone who crosses the finish line. Vhi is also rewarding each of its customers who have paid the €25 entry fee for the event with a €25 reward which they can claim using Snap & Send in the Vhi app.
For the first time ever this year, the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is offering women the opportunity to have a personalised race number so each participant’s name will appear on the race number that will be worn on the day, giving women the opportunity to be cheered on and supported by the crowd.
Women who register for the event before 4th May have the opportunity to receive their race number by post and there will also be a number of race number pick-up points in Dublin and around the country in May.
We are delighted to welcome Dublin City Council (DCC) on board as one of the official race partners this year and look forward to working with them to showcase our capital city on race day.
Entries are open NOW at www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie. Postal applications forms are also available in The Herald every Wednesday and Saturday.
David O’Leary, General Manager, Women’s Mini Marathon, said: “The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is far more than a race. It is mostly about empowerment; of communities, of causes and of women. And, of course, it is about fun, fitness, families & friendship too. It is a unique event at the heart of the culture of our country that we all cherish.
The theme of this year’s event is #WomenwithImpact, and we want to celebrate all of the amazing women who take part in our race. So, if you haven’t dragged out the running shoes yet, well now is the time to dust them off and get started on your first walk, jog or run of the year. Before you know it, we will be closing in on Sunday 31st May. We can’t wait to see you at the start line. See you then!”
Speaking at the launch, Brighid Smyth, Head of Corporate Communications, Vhi said; “At Vhi we are committed to helping our customers live longer, stronger, healthier lives and our partnership with the Women’s Mini Marathon helps us to deliver this. 2020 marks Vhi’s sixth year as title sponsor of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon and we are extremely proud to be part of this wonderful event.
“For the event this year, we are introducing a new finisher t-shirt to celebrate every woman that crosses the finish line and reward their participation. We want to encourage women across the country to enjoy the benefits of exercise, while raising money for their chosen cause and ultimately, having a great day out on May 31st!”
Commenting on her role on the Vhi Squad, Lottie Ryan said, “I am delighted to be involved with the 2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. It is a very special event and having my sister Bonnie and mum Morah on the Vhi Squad with me is only going to make it even more special. We can’t wait to get started.”
“It is amazing to see so many women involved and the variety of reasons for signing up. It could be fitness related, raising funds for a cause close to your heart or just to enjoy a day out with your family and friends. Join us on May 31st as 30,000 women walk, jog and run the streets of Dublin in the biggest event of its kind”.
For further information visit www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vhiwomensminimarathon or twitter @VhiWmm / #VhiWmm.
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For more information:
Ellen McConville / Robert Burke: Teneo
ellen.mcconville@teneo.com / robert.burke@teneo.com
083 899 1045 (Ellen) / 087 338 5539 (Robert)
Sarah Gallagher, Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd,
087-2206566
Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is the largest all women's event of its kind in the world. The first Women’s Mini Marathon began in Dublin in 1983 with 9,000 entrants, it has grown in popularity and the event now hosts approximately 30,000 women on the June bank holiday weekend. Women from across the 32 counties of Ireland, U.K. and Europe take part each year to raise vital funds for their chosen charities and causes.
The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is a world class sporting event and is dedicated to helping women across Ireland to achieve their fitness goals. The mini-marathon has become an important part of Irish culture and a celebration for Irish women age 14 to 65 and over. The event caters for women who wish to walk or jog for fun while also catering for competitive runners. It is not only women who have benefited from the event, but the charities are also the big winners. The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is the single biggest charity fundraising event in Ireland. An estimated €225m euro has been raised for charity since its beginning in 1983.All charities benefit as it is the women themselves who decide who they will support and many local causes gain vital revenue from the event.
Vhi_Press
02-Mar-2020