Longford active: 23rd anniversary of Arva's Breffni 3 Province Challenge
Funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke's Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association
The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, August 5 in Arva.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connacht and Leinster.
This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke's Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association.
To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for charities, and they have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.
There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).
Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!
All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.
There are very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers.
This year organisers are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.
Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on their website www.breffni3province challenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/ breffni3pc/
Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact [email protected] with your details.