Running as one.

Building solidarity through sport.

We bring everyone in the community together through running, jogging and walking including people who have moved from other countries especially those seeking asylum and refugees.

Guided by the principles of solidarity, friendship, and respect, we focus on positive action. Winning races isn’t our goal–making friends is!

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Find your nearest group!

Whether you want to run, jog, or walk and have a coffee, there is a place for you here.

Use the map to find your nearest Sanctuary Runners group and see where we meet each week.

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Solidarity. Friendship. Respect.

These are our core values. We bring people together, creating spaces where solidarity means showing up for one another, friendship grows through shared experiences, and respect is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we build welcoming communities where everyone belongs.

No pressure: Walk, jog, or run—all levels are welcome.

No borders: A global movement starting right here in Ireland.

About us

A growing global movement

We started in Cork and our movement has spread across Ireland. We are now expanding internationally, adding groups in England, Australia and other countries. We are proud to be building bridges to more integrated communities.

Groups across Ireland and expanding globally

People have worn the blue Sanctuary Runner t-shirt

of all our members have found new connections