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The momentum behind the 32 County Challenge fundraising event in aid of Irish Autism Action is building rapidly and Kilkenny people are getting fit in order to take part.

Western Care Association is looking for women to participate in the Dublin Women’s Mini Marathon on Monday June 7.

Rith 2010, an innovative way to promote the Irish language through a 1,600 km relay-run, will begin in Belfast on March 9 and finish in Galway city on St Patrick’s Day.

A table quiz in aid of the local heart charity Croi will take place at the Huntsman on Tuesday at 8pm.

The Front Door Pub will host its annual charity FunQuiz in aid of Enable Ireland Galway on Monday night next October 20.

Calling all enthusiastic sporty and non-sporty types! The Susie Long Hospice Fund is appealing to everyone — athletes and non-athletes — to consider taking part in the Dublin Women’s Mini-Marathon or the Carers’ Association Mini-Marathon in Kilkenny in aid of the fund.

The running boom continues to flourish as record numbers have entered this year’s Lifestyle Sports adidas Dublin Marathon which takes place Bank Holiday Monday next. Registration closed at 5pm on Monday October 6 with a total of over 11,700 entries, making it the largest field ever in the 29 years of the event.

The 43rd Annual Hollymount Road Races take place on Sunday November 9. The 3km plus course is a familiar testing one, with a stiff uphill finish along the main street in the village. Three laps make up the men's 10km, while the women just do one in their 3km, race. Many famous names in Irish athletics have done battle here over the years and once again a top class field is expected from clubs around the province and further afield as well as the traditional coachload from Liverpool. Of course individuals are heartily welcome too. The race format has not changed much over the years, and is typical of many races around the country that originated in the 60s and 70s. The programme is: 1pm: U17 boys/girls 3km; 1.30pm: women's 3km, various master's categories. Entries (€10) /changing/post race presentation in Community Centre. Contact: Sean Reilly 094 954 0110, 086 840 2679

Local heart charity Croi is urging people to celebrate their big birthdays next year by embarking on a charity challenge.