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Local heart charity Croí is reminding all those considering taking part in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to act fast as the April 21 closing date for entries is approaching fast. The largest all women’s event of its kind in the world, with over 40,000 participants, the mini marathon will take place this year on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 1.

The Susie Long Hospice Fund this week launched its fundraising campaign for the 2009 Dublin City Marathon.

Local heart charity Croí is reminding all those considering taking part in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to act fast as the closing date for entries of April 21 is approaching fast. The largest all women’s event of its kind in the world, with more than 40,000 participants, will take place this year on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 1.

Former Sawdoctor turned running enthusiast, Johnny Donnelly, is hoping to drum up Kilkenny runners to join him in the 30th running of the Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Marathon this October.

Local heart charity Croí is appealing to runners or walkers to take up a heart healthy challenge this year either at home or away.

The challenge of running some 60 marathons, and more than 2,000 miles in 43 different countries over four years might be daunting enough for most people, but not for former Sawdoctor Johnny Donnelly who is now calling on Galway runners to join him in the Dublin marathon.

Mayo AC women athletes and the Fif4Life group from Claremorris were among the 40,000 who took part in the 27th Flora Mini Marathon 10k in Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday. The race was won by Rosemary Ryan (Bilboa AC) in 34.27.

The fourth Achill Half Marathon will take place on Saturday July 4. This year, proceeds from the race will be donated to Irish charities and Achill community-based organisations.

The start of the 2009 Dublin Marathon will be particularly poignant for friends and relatives of the late Galwayman Dave Kelly.

The 34th Amsterdam Marathon took place on Sunday October 18. A group of 26 people from all over Ireland, including Barry Gilfillan from Athlone, made the journey to participate in the marathon event in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.