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Early Birthday Celebrations as Dublin Breaks 12,000 Mark for First Time

  • 09-10-2009 8:23am
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    Domer
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    From http://dublinmarathon.ie/

    A record 12,500 people will take to the streets of Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday, the 26th of October, to run, jog or walk their way around the 26.2 miles of the Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Marathon.

    Entries for the 30th anniversary Dublin Marathon, which closed last Monday 5th October, have passed the 12,000 mark for the first time, and also boasts the highest ever entry from Irish runners, clear evidence that the running boom has well and truly taken hold in Ireland.

    “We are delighted to be celebrating our 30th anniversary with a record field” Said Race Director Jim Aughney. “It’s particularly gratifying for everyone who has given so much of their free time to promoting and organising Dublin over the last 30 years to see such a huge increase and enthusiastic response from Irish runners”

    Established by Noel Carroll back in 1980, the first Dublin Marathon saw 1,420 finishers from an entry of 2,100. The race grew to over 11,000 in 1982, but saw a dip in popularity with Irish runners in the late 80’s, with only 3,000 finishers.
    Organisers have also been boosted by the news that Irish Olympian Pauline Curley has committed to running Dublin, setting up a mouth watering Irish National Champion battle with her friend and running foe Annette Kealy.
    The Race will start at 9am* on Bank Holiday Monday, October 26th in Fitzwilliam Street Upper and finish in Merrion Square North.


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