Support the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and get FREE ENTRY to the inaugural Kildare half marathon on the 9th May 2010!
Whether you’re a runner, jogger, walker or wheelchair user; everyone is welcome. Get sponsored to compete and please raise some urgently needed funds for SVP. We now need your support more than ever before. The economic downturn and the recent harsh weather conditions have led to an increase in the number of calls for help that we receive. In some cases, these figures are 30% higher than previous years. This means that more and more people are relying on our services to provide basic necessities like food, clothing and heat.
Run for SVP and help us give hope to those that need it most in your community.
How to enter
The team at Run Kildare Half Marathon will provide you with a professionally coordinated and memorable event for elite and recreational participants alike. They have pledged their support of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and we want you to do the same. All you have to do is contact the South Midlands regional office in Kildare by email or phone (045) 888925. We will then send you out a fundraising pack with a t-shirt, sponsorship cards and an application form giving you FREE entry to the Kildare Half Marathon 2010.
Any money raised will be used to support the local work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Kildare and the surrounding area. Our regional office in the South Midlands provides a wide range of services and is helping more people than ever before. We would really appreciate the support and we have a limited number of FREE entry forms so contact us today and get your fundraising pack before they run out!
The Half Marathon
The course will take you through 13.1 miles of awe-inspiring views, local landmarks and beautiful Kildare countryside. There will be entertainment provided both before and after the event with music, radio broadcasts and a lively festival atmosphere at the finish line in Kildare Town Square. When you complete the race, not only will you have the satisfaction of raising money to help people in your community, but you will also receive a finisher’s shirt and medal, an accurate timing, a goody bag and finally some picnic food to help replenish your energy. All in all, it is due to be a very memorable day out.
For all those who have a competitive streak, there is also some prize money up for grabs; €2,000 will be divided between the winners and there will be some exciting spot prizes. If you need some information on the event or how to train for the race, just visit the Kildare Half Marathon Website where you will find a route map and a sample training schedule to help you prepare.