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19 Oct 2022 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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 | Read time 12 mins

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…

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15 Mar 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Irish solidarity-through-sports initiative to address United Nations group in New York

On Wednesday, March 16th the CEO and founder of the Sanctuary Runners will present to the ‘Group of Friends of…

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3 Mar 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners appoint new Regional Development Officer and new Liaison Officer in Dublin Region

The Sanctuary Runners are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Regional Development Officer for the Dublin-Meath-Louth Region with…

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2 Mar 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Irish sports bodies join forces to support the Sanctuary Runners’ ‘Run for Ukraine’ on March 5th

Sporting associations across Ireland sign up to support day of solidarity for Ukraine through running Initiative seeks people to take…

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28 Feb 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Donegal Sanctuary Runners is launched in Letterkenny

Saturday saw the launch of the Donegal Sanctuary Runners in Letterkenny with participants taking part in the local parkrun event.…

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18 Feb 2022 | Read time 12 mins

Donegal Sanctuary Runners to launch on Saturday, February 26th

The Sanctuary Runners is a national solidarity-through-sport movement with 30-groups across Ireland It uses running, jogging and walking to bring…

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17 Feb 2022 | Read time 12 mins

JOB VACANCY: The Sanctuary Runners: National Coordinator

Set the Pace – Lead the Change: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated National Coordinator to…

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20 Dec 2021 | Read time 12 mins

DAY 1: And we’re off – Today we race from Ireland to the UK and the Netherlands!

DAY 1 – Morning Report from Claire Lambe!