PHOTOS: Kildare man runs 15K for charity

Ciarán Mather
By Ciarán Mather
Published 9th Sep 2025, 09:33 BST
Kayode Adebesin with his supporters at the finish line. All photographs by Martin Connellyplaceholder image
Kayode Adebesin with his supporters at the finish line. All photographs by Martin Connelly

The proceeds will go towards the Cara Projects, an Irish charity which focuses on improving the welfare of young girls in Kenya

All hail King Kai!

Last month, the Leinster Leader reported that one County Kildare man, 29-year-old Kayode 'King Kai' Adebesin, announced his plan to run 15K in aid of a charity.

The charitable organisation he chose was the Cara Projects, a group which focuses on improving the welfare of young girls in Kenya.placeholder image
The charitable organisation he chose was the Cara Projects, a group which focuses on improving the welfare of young girls in Kenya.

In preparation for the event, the Newbridge athlete embarked on a training regimen, honing his stamina in order to achieve his goal which he did on the morning of Saturday, September 6 last. 

Kayode's run took place in The Curragh, and eventually concluded at a finish line which was set up at Ballymany Shopping Centre in Newbridge.placeholder image
Kayode's run took place in The Curragh, and eventually concluded at a finish line which was set up at Ballymany Shopping Centre in Newbridge.

Here, he was met with a banner that read: "Congratulations on your achievement — well done Kai, we are so proud of you."

Kayode with his son, Liam Adebesin

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