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Running

Love running? Then why not run for Sightsavers?

Throughout the year there are a number of running events across Ireland that you can attend, ranging from large events such as the Dublin Marathon and the Flora Mini Marathon to smaller local runs. Whatever your level you can find a run to suit you.

Upcoming running events

6 Nov     New York Marathon

13 Nov   Athens Marathon

27 Nov   Great Ethiopian Run 

27 Nov   Florence Marathon

27 Nov    San Sebastian Marathon

04 Dec   Lisbon Marathon

Visit runireland.com for all future running events and find a location and distance suitable for you.

Check out mycharity.ie for upcoming running events

Feeling inspired to run for Sightsavers?

Once you have found and signed up for a run then you can start collecting sponsorship for Sightsavers. To help you on your way you can:

  • Set up your own free online fundraising page with mycharity.ie and your friends and family can sponsor you online. 

  • Here are some fundraising hints and tips for raising sponsorship and running your own fundraising event.

  • Email fundraising@sightsavers.ie with details of your fundraising activity and we'll send you out all you need including t-shirts, running vest, fundraising posters and leaflets

John Fleming

From left to right, Noleen Smith, Wendy Bracken, Tracey Bracken before they set off on the Flora Women's Mini Marathon with Sightsavers Chief Executive, John Fleming.