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19th Apr 2016

Dust off your runners ladies – time is running out to enter the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

Entries will close as soon as the number has been reached.

Megan Cassidy

It’s time to get those runners out ladies and get ready for this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon as entries will close soon!

The biggest event of its kind in the world, the Women’s Mini Marathon will see more than 40,000 people take to the streets of Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday, June 6ththis year to complete the 10km race for a number of different charities, causes and personal goals.

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The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is Ireland’s largest one day charity fundraising event and since its inception it has raised €197m for charities all over the country.

The Vhi Support Team, including former international athlete and nutrition support David Gillick, personal trainer and fitness support Siobhan Byrne and Vhi’s Dr. Ui May Tan, will be on hand to support participants every step of the way to race day.

Follow the training plans and get expert advice and fun tips on the website and on the FREE Vhi WMM 2016 App.

Speaking about the 2016 event, Brighid Smyth, Head of Corporate Communications, Vhi Healthcare commented; “The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is a truly unique event which allows women to reach their fitness goals and raise money for their chosen charities.

“We hope to encourage all women to dust off their runners, follow the Vhi Support Team training and nutrition programmes and take a step in the right direction towards a healthier lifestyle and the 2016 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.”

Women can enter for the 2016 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon by registering here.