| Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin | |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday of June Bank Holiday Weekend |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 10km |
| Primary sponsor | Vhi Healthcare |
| Established | 1983 |
| Course records | 31:28 (2000) Sonia O'Sullivan |
| Official site | Dublin Women's Mini Marathon |
| Participants | 25,480 (2019) |
The Women's Mini Marathon is an annual 10k event, which takes place every June bank holiday Sunday on the streets of Dublin, Ireland.[1] It is the largest women's event of its kind in the world, and is the largest one-day charity fundraising event in Ireland. The event, which is currently sponsored by Irish insurance company Vhi Healthcare, celebrated its 40th event in 2022.
In 1983,[2] 9,000 women entered the inaugural event. The event grew in popularity as women took more interest in their health and fitness. In 2014 it reached a record attendance when over 41,000 women participated.
Since its inception, participants have raised over €226 million for charitable causes throughout Ireland. Participants decide which charity they will support.
The Women's Mini Marathon is a national institution, beloved by women throughout the country, and every year brings enormous cultural, economic, and societal benefits to the city.
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