1,000 People Take Part In 10th Anniversary Half Marathon & 10km Race For Wicklow Hospice.

The funds raised will go directly to Wicklow Hospice.

Last Saturday, 1,000 people took part in a very special tenth anniversary Wicklow Hospice Half Marathon and 10KM Race, all the while raising vital funds for Wicklow Hospice.

The funds raised will go directly to Wicklow Hospice, allowing for the continuation and development of care in its facility in Magheramore, and across the community through Wicklow Hospice’s specialist Community Palliative Care Team.

Emily Barton, Senior Fundraising Manager at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services said:

“As always, the people of Wicklow and beyond, came out in force to join us on the starting line and they were supported by friends and family along the route. It was very special to mark the tenth anniversary of the event with 1,000 participants running, walking, and supporting the care we provide at Wicklow Hospice.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of the local community. We would like to express a sincere thanks to Coillte and Beyond the Trees Avondale, as well as to An Garda Siochána, Wicklow Civil Defence, Wicklow County Council, volunteer event stewards and donors who generously sponsored the participants. Not to mention DJ Albert Webster and athletes JJ O’Byrne and Anne Marie Kenny, who warmed up and supported our fantastic athletes.”

Winners on the day were:
Half Marathon:

• 1st Woman – Sheila O’Byrne – 1.26.52
• 1st Man – Lee Lindsay – 1.22.39

10KM:

• 1st Woman – Niamh O’Connor – 37.16
• 1st Man – Christopher O’Reilly – 36.50