Even the sky was blue last Saturday when the adult members donned blue and yellow in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Mullingar Harriers organise ‘Run For Ukraine’ fundraiser

Published: Wed 9 Mar 2022, 5:37 PM

Last Saturday, the Sanctuary Runners in association with Athletics Ireland organised a global 'Run For Ukraine' in which people across the world took part.

The Sanctuary Runners is an Irish-founded solidarity through sport initiative, which uses running, jogging and walking to bring asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and those in host communities together in solidarity, friendship and respect.

Those taking part were asked to run, jog or walk together or alone, over any distance, wearing anything that is blue and yellow and to consider donating to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal at redcross.ie.

Mullingar Harriers were happy to play a part and last Saturday morning the adult members assembled at the club grounds for their normal Saturday morning run, but to coincide with the Run For Ukraine event, everyone wore blue and yellow.

Well done everyone, and in particular to Michelle Kavanagh for providing the eye-catching Ukraine flag.

Naas 10 mile

After a sell-out success in 2020, but cancelled in 2021 due to Covid health restrictions, the Naas 10 mile returned last Sunday morning and a big entry of nearly 480 enjoyed a well organised event by Brendan’s Running Club in Naas on a crisp dry but cool morning.

Mary Stuart and Joan Hickson took full advantage of the flat and fast route, mainly on footpaths and quiet roads, and even some stretches along the canal - Mary finished in 70 minutes 32 seconds, an improvement of 32 seconds on her previous best for the distance, and Joan in 76 minutes 11 seconds.