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11 Jan 2023

Gort Sanctuary Runners is up and running!

The solidarity-through-sport initiative expands to towns where Ukrainian people and others have moved in recent times Using running, jogging and…

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23 Dec 2022

We made it to the President of Ireland!

Thanks to all the wonderful Sanctuary Runners, we delivered a special gift and a message of solidarity and respect to…

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19 Dec 2022

Job Vacancy: Regional Development Officer (Midwest)

Set the Pace – Lead the Change! Sanctuary Runners has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Development Officer to support…

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17 Dec 2022

The Christmas Quest is under way!

Donate your miles and smiles: Click here to log your kilometers every day as we journey step-by-step together from the…

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14 Dec 2022

Sanctuary Runners need your help to deliver magic running shoes!

Solidarity-through-Sport movement asking all to help as they bid to reach the Áras in time for Christmas Eve! People asked…

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7 Dec 2022

Sign up for our Christmas Quest 2022

We have a special message to share from our old friend Papa Elf!  My Dear Sanctuary Runners, Would you believe,…

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2 Nov 2022

Setting the Pace: Towns across Ireland sought to build Sanctuary Runners groups in new programme

* Solidarity-through-sport initiative to build 50 groups in towns across Ireland * Using running, jogging and walking to bring all…

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19 Oct 2022

Sanctuary Runners receive funding via #IrelandForUkraine Fund

• The Sanctuary Runners’ ‘Side-By-Side’ programme receives funding via the #IrelandForUkraine Fund • A Solidarity-through-sports initiative with 10,000 participants •…

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5 Oct 2022

Are you running the Dublin Marathon on 30 October?

We are inviting all you brave and mad runners to join in the fun and wear the iconic Sanctuary Runner…

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9 Sep 2022

The Sanctuary Runners pay tribute to the late, great Dr Tom Cavanagh

It was with great sadness that we learned Dr Tom Cavanagh passed away last evening, September 8th, at his home…

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11 Aug 2022

The Sanctuary Runners take on the Gunners and Team GB for top international Sports Leadership Award

The Sanctuary Runners short-listed for a prestigious international Leadership in Sport Award in London In the ‘Community’ category alongside major…

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14 Jul 2022

Ailís McSweeney appointed as new ‘Ireland Lead’ for the Sanctuary Runners

The Sanctuary Runners are delighted to announce that Ailís McSweeney is the organisation’s new ‘Ireland Lead’ taking up her role…

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22 Jun 2022

Hundreds take part in first ever national ‘Sanctuary Run’ at Sport Ireland Campus

Event organised by Solidarity-Through-Sport movement ‘The Sanctuary Runners’ To show solidarity with all those who have come to Ireland seeking…

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18 Jun 2022

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW – Info Booklet – The Sanctuary Run, Sunday, June 19th

THANK YOU so much again for participating in our Sanctuary Run 5km at the Sport Ireland Campus on Sunday, June…

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13 Jun 2022

Runners, Joggers and Walkers sought for the inaugural ‘Sanctuary Run’ at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin this Sunday

The FREE to enter event organised by the Sanctuary Runners will bring hundreds together from across Ireland to take part…

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27 May 2022

Sanctuary Runners and Strava team up to launch ‘The World Sanctuary Run’ Challenge

In an exciting new partnership the Sanctuary Runners and Strava are teaming up to launch our new ‘World Sanctuary Run’…

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27 May 2022

Ellen becomes Sanctuary Runners’ new Head of Operations

The Sanctuary Runners are delighted to welcome Ellen O’Connor on board as our new Head of Operations. A Sanctuary Runner…

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19 May 2022

Sport Ireland Campus to host inaugural ‘Sanctuary Run’ on June 19th

The event organised by the Sanctuary Runners will bring hundreds together from across Ireland to take part in a 5km…

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19 May 2022

The Sanctuary Runners scoop top ‘Irish Sport Industry Award’ for Inclusivity

The Sanctuary Runners took the award for ‘Best Initiative to promote inclusivity in Sport and Physical Activity’ at the Irish…

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9 May 2022

Irish Examiner – Sanctuary Runners invite Ukrainian refugees to take part in Cork City Marathon

Sanctuary Runners invite Ukrainian refugees to take part in Cork City Marathon (irishexaminer.com)

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27 Mar 2022

The Cork City Marathon Sanctuary Runners Sign Up Guide 2022

We are hoping to have 1,000 Sanctuary Runners taking part in the Cork City Marathon 2022 on June 5th. And…