Castlebar Mini Marathon

CASTLEBAR is getting all geared up to welcome women from all over Ireland and beyond for the 8th Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini- Marathon.

The popular event is taking place on Sunday, April 30th at 12pm at the Mall.

The event organisers are delighted that Sonia O’Sullivan has again announced her intention to return to Castlebar to lend her support to the largest event for women in the West of Ireland.

The 10- kilometre run / walk is being co- organised by the Western People and Mayo Sports Partnership.

This year’s main sponsor isMayo. ie and supported by Con- nacht Golds Protein Milk.

Once again to celebrate Mayo Day 2017, Mayo. ie is giving a specially designed technical t- shirt to the first 1000 individual entrants of the Mini Marathon online.

Entering the € 20 event is simple, just log onto www. westofirelandwomensminimarathon. com or those who register offline can fill out the entry form in the Western People and post to Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

For more information on the mini marathon or children’s event contact Mayo Sports Partnership at 094- 9047025, email msp@ mayococo. ie. So keep April 30th free in your diary.

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