2021 Women’s Mini Marathon being held virtually again – it’s time to get signed up
LOCAL walkers, joggers and runners are encouraged to register for the annual VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.
The event – now in its 39th year – usually takes place in Dublin city but Covid-19 restrictions mean that the run will take place virtually again.
The event was launched last week by broadcaster and former member of The Saturdays Una Healy. The launch took place in her native Tipperary – promoting the message of the run being undertaken anywhere which suits the participant. Local participants will receive a race pack, including a brandnew Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon T-shirt and the 2021 commemorative medal. They can also download and personalise their race number to wear while they are completing the 10km, in September.
A new official event app has also been launched which will allow participants to race the real route and get the real race experience by following the official route of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin city, right from their doorstep. Other features of the app include the ability to join a team with friends, family, workmates or a charity they are supporting.
VHI is also rewarding each of its customers who have paid the €15 entry fee for the event with a €15 refund which they can claim using Snap & Send in the VHI app.
David O’Leary, General Manager of the Women’s Mini Marathon said: “For the second year, our event will take place virtually, allowing women throughout the country and beyond the opportunity to take part together, while apart.
“We were overwhelmed with the response to our first event in 2020, with over 22,000 women taking part, and we have some fun additions planned to make this year’s event even bigger and better,” he added.
Registration for the event is open on vhiwomensminimarathon.ie. The event will be open on the app between Friday, September 17, and Sunday, September 19.