A massive good luck to all involved.
Over 30,000 people are expected to run in VHI’s Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin today.
The thousands will run, jog, or walk the 10k bout at 2pm this afternoon, starting at Fitzwilliam Square and finishing on Baggot Street.
The marathon is the largest all-female event of its kind in the world, with the number of participants steadily growing since its beginning back in 1983.
The theme of 2019’s marathon is ‘Women With Impact’, as a reminder of all the strong and capable women in Ireland who have made a difference to one another’s lives over the past year.
It’s finally here! 💓🎉 We can’t wait to see all you lovely ladies for the #VhiWMM 2019! Time to start getting yourself excited for all the fun to come! pic.twitter.com/gaC7nfGdLU
— VhiWMM (@VhiWMM) June 2, 2019
Women’s Mini Marathon chief executive, Cathy Enderson, has called this year’s theme “lovely.”
“That’s because we have so many women taken part today who are having an impact in everybody’s lives through fundraising and also through fitness,” she said.
“This event is a huge event for women to support each other in all different ways.”
Ahead of the run, hundreds have already taken to social media to share their marathon preparations and to wish those taking part the best of luck.
Best of luck to Dolphin’s Barn superhero Firefighter/Advanced Paramedic Eithne Scully as she participates in today’s #VHIWMM. Don’t forget to wave at your Donnybrook colleagues as you pass! They’ll be out ‘encouraging’ you! pic.twitter.com/Jnh4teBh6t
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 2, 2019
A massive shout out to all of the wonderful women taking part in today’s @VhiWMM in support of Women’s Aid – have a wonderful day and thank you for helping women and their children experiencing domestic violence. Have a great afternoon! Go #TeamWomensAid #VhiWMM pic.twitter.com/Q9e6gYsNUl
— Women's Aid Ireland (@Womens_Aid) June 2, 2019
6 months after the neo-natal l loss of our daughter Beatriz, the awe inspiring @JaneJanebx will run the 10km #vhiwmm in her memory and to raise funds for @feileacainsandai https://t.co/d3aNkMGXcw pic.twitter.com/ozFd81Qsjc
— Michael K (@Hoboadventure) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/PrimEdTeacher/status/1135092891477524480
#VHIWMM Today is the day – The very best of luck to all who are taking part in the @VhiWMM Mini Marathon thank you for supporting survivors. The funds you raise go towards much needed crisis services. Best of luck #TeamDRCC & have a great day! pic.twitter.com/kjLxDTpSgJ
— Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (@DublinRCC) June 2, 2019
Best of Luck to everyone taking part in the #vhiwmm today 🏃♀️🏃♀️! For information on road closures see: https://t.co/JpKESt36n4 pic.twitter.com/l0xREFfD1Z
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 2, 2019
Good luck to Kristina and Chantelle doing the #VhiWMM blindfolded for @NCBI_sightloss. Many of #teamncbi have visual impairment. @HeraldNewsdesk pic.twitter.com/gHldyHkVCO
— Vision Ireland (@Vision_Irl) June 2, 2019
A full list of road closures around Dublin city centre can be found here.
