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19 Dec 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Are you ready?! One sleep to go and then we race to Santa!!

Good evening dearest of friends – Rest tonight, for tomorrow we run! 

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11 Dec 2021 | Read time 12 mins

SANTA HERE WE COME! Sanctuary Runners to the rescue in virtual run to the North Pole…BUT we need your HELP!

Sanctuary Runners across Ireland on special mission to deliver a Sanctuary Runner’s top to Santa in North Pole by Christmas…

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10 Nov 2021 | Read time 12 mins

The Sanctuary Runners off to a flyer in London

Londoners got their first taste of the Sanctuary Runner movement last Saturday, November 6th, as the blue wave reached Fulham.…

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29 Oct 2021 | Read time 12 mins

The Sanctuary Runners to have first run in London on Saturday, November 6th

THE SANCTUARY RUNNERS TO LAUNCH IN WEST LONDON A Solidarity-through-sports initiative which uses running, jogging and walking to bring all…

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14 Oct 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Sikhulekile Ruth Ndlovu is new Sanctuary Runner Regional Development Officer for the Midwest Region

The Sanctuary Runners are delighted to announce that Sikhulekile Ruth Ndlovu will be our new Regional Development Officer in the…

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27 Sep 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runners teams with Gym + Coffee to launch first range of merchandise

Partnership with athleisure company marks a new phase for the not-for-profit organisation that encourages social solidarity through sport Sanctuary Runners…

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27 Sep 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Sanctuary Runner’s Gym + Coffee hoodies go on sale TODAY, Monday, September 27th!

Sanctuary Runners’ branded clothing to go on sale from Monday, September 27th as a limited range New phase in development of…

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17 Sep 2021 | Read time 12 mins

The Sanctuary Runners to launch in Donegal with the help of Bank of Ireland Funding

The Sanctuary Runners to launch in Donegal with the help of Bank of Ireland Funding The Sanctuary Runners is a…

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14 Aug 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Rethink Ireland Award win will see Sanctuary Runners expand in the Midwest Region

The Sanctuary Runners plan for expansion in Midwest thanks to Rethink Ireland Award The solidarity-through-sport movement is one of seven…

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22 Jul 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Rowing the Boat for Solidarity, Friendship and Respect

This week Graham Clifford was invited to speak at a special webinar for World Rowing, the sport’s international governing body,…

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14 Jul 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Farewell to the soundest man you’ll ever meet – Tony Power

Tony Power was a quiet driving force behind the Sanctuary Runner Movement. He has supported us since day one through…

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19 May 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Cork’s twin cities gear up for simultaneous Solidarity Run

Runners, joggers and walkers in Cologne, San Francisco, Shanghai, Coventry, Rennes and Swansea to join in the 2021 Virtual Cork…

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30 Mar 2021 | Read time 12 mins

Light at the end of the Tunnel – Sanctuary Runners to build team of 1,000 for Cork City Marathon 2021

The Sanctuary Runners seek 1,000 competitors for virtual Cork City Marathon –          Solidarity-Through-Sport movement brings together asylum seekers, refugees, and wider…

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24 Nov 2020 | Read time 12 mins

Give someone in Direct Provision the gift of running this Christmas

– Solidarity-through-sport movement brings asylum seekers, refugees and the wider Irish public together through running – This Christmas we are…

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15 Oct 2020 | Read time 12 mins

The Sanctuary Runner Impact Study 2020: Running as One in Solidarity and Respect

  Today, Thursday, October 15th, we launch our very first Impact Study.    For the first time we were able…

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18 Sep 2020 | Read time 12 mins

#RunForArif – Virtual Sanctuary Runners’ Memorial Event, Saturday, September 19th

The Sanctuary Runner movement invite people to #RunForArif this Saturday and ‘hold their hand to their heart’ in memory of…

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17 Jun 2020 | Read time 12 mins

Irish Sports Stars stand #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day for #SanctuaryStrength session

As the easing of Covid-19 restrictions continue, Irish athletes from across a range of sports are inviting people to stand…

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1 Jun 2020 | Read time 12 mins

VIDEO: Sanctuary Runners take part in the Cork Virtual Marathon – Alone but As One (PLEASE WATCH)

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23 May 2020 | Read time 12 mins

The Sanctuary Runners celebrated by the UNHCR worldwide!

🇮🇪 These refugees and Olympians in Ireland are teaming up online for a serious workout! pic.twitter.com/ffkAKR7GZh — UNHCR, the UN…

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23 May 2020 | Read time 12 mins

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 7 (The Birthday Session)

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9 May 2020 | Read time 12 mins

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 6