Liberties Fun Run

Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Wednesday 12th August

St James’s Hospital Foundation will celebrate the 18th annual Liberties Fun Run in aid of St James’s Hospital. This unique 4-mile timed road race takes participants through the heart of old Dublin and attracts in excess of 1500 participants every year.

Starting & finishing in the beautiful grounds of the Irish Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the route takes in some of the most famous sites throughout the Liberties including St James’s Gate, Francis Street, The Coombe and Fatima.


Date:
Wednesday 12th August
Time:
7.45pm
Price:
€45 (early bird price €35) or Free if fundraising (Min €200)
Address:
Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland

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