North Mayo fundraising run to take place next month
This year's event carries special significance as the community comes together to honour the life and legacy of Rob Turner.
The Great Erris Run returns on Sunday, August 9 and this year's event carries special significance as the community comes together to honour the life and legacy of Rob Turner.
Held in loving memory of Rob, this year's event will raise funds for the Erris Youth Disability Network (EYDN), supporting children, young people and families throughout the Erris region.
Rob was a dedicated and much-loved member of the Our Lady's Secondary School, Belmullet, community for over 30 years, serving as a teacher, coach and Special Needs Assistant since 1995. Known for his kindness, patience and ability to bring out the best in everyone he met, Rob made a lasting impact on generations of young people through education, sport and the support he gave both inside and outside the classroom.
Before making Erris his home, Rob enjoyed a distinguished professional football career with Ipswich Town, where he was part of the squads that won both the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup under the legendary Sir Bobby Robson. While these achievements were remarkable, those who knew Rob best will remember him most for the encouragement, humour and compassion he showed to others every day.
Sanctioned and officially measured by Athletics Ireland, the Great Erris Run offers both 5K and 10K races, welcoming runners of all abilities to experience one of Ireland's most scenic race routes while supporting an important local cause.
Organised by MFitness, the event has become much more than a road race. It is an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the beauty of Erris, remember someone who meant so much to so many, and make a positive difference for future generations.
"Rob was someone who genuinely cared about people and dedicated so much of his life to helping others reach their potential,"
"We felt it was only fitting that this year's event would honour his memory while supporting a local charity chosen by Rob's family that shares so many of the values he stood for."
Supporting Erris Youth Disability Network
This year's beneficiary, Erris Youth Disability Network (EYDN), is a truly deserving local organisation that creates inclusive opportunities for children and young people with additional needs across education, training, employment, recreation and everyday life within our community.
Every entry and every donation will directly support EYDN's work in helping young people and their families access opportunities, build confidence and participate fully in community life.
Participants are also encouraged to create their own fundraising page and invite family, friends and colleagues to support their run, helping to make an even greater impact for EYDN.
This year's Great Erris Run is more than a race. It is an opportunity for the community to come together to run, remember and make a difference.
This year’s event will take place at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet while registration is open and can be done by clicking https://eventmaster.ie/event/325Yfx4tZW.
All donations to MS Ireland via the link: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/great-erris-run-in-memory-of-rob-turner-fundraising-for-erris-youth-disability-network. You will also see all race information and these links on the MFitness Instagram and Facebook pages.