NOTE: Online Race entry will
be closing at 1pm Wednesday. There are only a few places left so
entry may close before this point, so to avoid disappointment don’t leave it
till the last minute to sign up!
Following the popularity
and success of last years inaugural 10k run, Donadea running club are proud to
announce the 2nd Donadea Forest 10K run to be held in the Coillte Donadea Forest
Park. The event will take place on Saturday 10th October at
11.00am. The run will start from St Kevin’s GAA Club in Staplestown and
will continue into the scenic and tranquil forest park
and finish by the castle inside the forest. The course has been measured
accurately to the distance of 10 Kilometers. A route map will be available for
download from this website closer to the time. To keep things interesting the
course shall be slightly different this year.
The event has been organized to support the local community and to bring
runners from Kildare and all over Ireland
together. It is also an opportunity to take part in an event for all to
enjoy and give something back. The proceeds from the run will go the Little Way Cancer Support Centre
(Email them by clicking here)
that has branches in both Clane and Athy and also to support all the good work
taking place in the local community.
The founder of Donadea Running Club Jo Cawley says “This is the 2nd running
event to take place in the local area and the committee is working hard to
ensure everyone has a positive and memorable experience. We are hoping to
repeat the success of last year and due to a strong demand the numbers taking
part this year, will be increased from 400 to 600. It is a great way to
support a local charity keep fit, have fun and meet other like minded people”
All those who complete the run will not only experience the full beauty of
Donadea Forest Park but will also receive a unique 10K medal and a goodie bag
containing a 10K run T shirt. The run is open to the first 600 entries only and
it is offered on a first come first served basis. You can apply online by
clicking here. Alternatively you can download the postal
application form, from the download page and forward the completed application
along with a cheque to the address provided. Please note that postal entries
can only be accepted until Monday 5th October 2009. After this date all Entries
will be taken online at www.activeeurope.com
We look forward to seeing you in October.
Note:
We have made it possible for people not running the race to make a
donation/sponsorship online by visiting the active europe website
So if you can't make the
run and want to donate to this worthy cause, you need to register in order to
make a donation.
To do this follow the on
screen instructions on the active europe website. Thank you for your support.
Donadea Forest is
located circa 20 miles west of Dublin City Centre, and can be accessed from the
N7 (Naas Exit, via Clane) or the N4 (Maynooth exit). For a location map clickhere - Location Map
