Portmarnock Road to Beach Virtual 5 Mile & 5k Race

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Online and Various Locations, Tuesday 4th May - Saturday 8th May

This year's Portmarnock Road to Beach event will go virtual this May. As the day's get longer and the weather gets that bit warmer why not take part in this very popular event. The beach run has proved to be a hit for it's diferent offering to most road races taking in Portmarnock Strand. Bring back the memories and head to the beach for your virtual run and remember the ice cream that folowed the race.

This also a fundraising event for growing Portmarnock Athletics Club. A large North Co Dublin Club who cater for both junior and Senior members with a rapidly growing membership.

Our Portmarnock Road to Beach Race has been our main fundraising event for the last number of years and helps us with our aim to get proper facilities for our members so we can train in a safe environment.

We have chosen a local charity Portmarnock Arch Club for optional donations.

The Portmarnock Club was founded in 1990 by the parents and friends of children with special needs, living in Portmarnock.

There were no facilities in Portmarnock, prior to this, for young people with special needs, who were not being integrated within their own community.

Run/ walk your 5 mile or and 5k  from 4th to 8th May and add your result to MyRunResults virtual results portal all for the one price of €10.


Date:
Tuesday 4th May - Saturday 8th May
Time:
Varies
Price:
€10

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