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Minister Niall Collins, Mayor Gerald Mitchell, Nuala Carey, Michelle Coughlan and Ivor Downey. Picture: Adrian Butler
RECORD numbers of people are expected to take part in the Regeneron Great Limerick Run, with the countdown to the event now on.
Taking place on May 4, the Great Limerick Run has been widely hailed as the largest mass participation event outside of Dublin.
The event has been growing in popularity since the inaugural race in 2010, with over 105,000 people having crossed the finish line since.
Speaking at the launch of the event, the Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell, said the run “transcends the traditional notion of a race.”
“It is a social occasion drawing massive crowds to Limerick, showcasing the city's different kind of energy and injecting a €5 million economic boost during the May bank holiday Riverfest weekend,” Councillor Mitchell said.
Last year saw just under 14,000 participants and organisers believe this year could see even more.
Sliabh Wells, Managing Director of The Bear Group, which is organising the event, confirmed that the Munster Athletics Council have once again designated both the marathon and half marathon as their official Munster championship races.
Mr Well said that this designation will entice higher numbers of competitive athletes chasing personal best race times and “is a reflection on the growing status of the Regeneron Great Limerick Run as a premier running event.”
Since its launch, the Great Limerick Run has raised €4.5 million for various charities while simultaneously contributing €36.5 million to local and regional businesses.
Among the charities partnered with the run this year were Little Blue Heroes, Limerick Animal Welfare, Down Syndrome Limerick, Clionas Foundation and Milford Hospice.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Sport, Thomas Byrne, said the impact events like this have on people's health is a benefit that shouldn’t be overlooked.
“It is really important that we get more people physically active, and events like this really help support that aim,” Mr Byrne said.
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