We rely greatly on the funds you raise in order to help fund our projects and services. No matter what size your contribution is, all funding received will be used by us effectively to ensure a brighter future for people with Asperger Syndrome.

2008 Events

Flora Women's Mini-Marathon 2008

2008  FLORA  WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

INFORMATION  SHEET

Please Note - this Event is strictly for FEMALES ONLY - MALES  ARE  NOT  ALLOWED

Date/Time:  Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June 2008 at 3.00pm. 

Distance: 10K.

Start: Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.   

Finish: St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.

First Entry Form: The first Entry Form will be in the Evening Herald on Thursday 28th February 2008.

Closing Date: 22nd April 2008 or when maximum number of entries is reached.

Age Limit:  Participants must be at least 14 on Mini Marathon Day.

Timing Chip: All participants who enter as Runners or Fast Joggers must wear a Timing Chip. Elite Runners have to produce official results from other races during the last 2 years showing they are capable of a 10K time under 45 minutes. Other Runners must do likewise to prove a time under 60 mins. There is a new section for Joggers who have achieved a time under 80 mins while wearing a chip.  These will be placed in front of the jogging section. Other Joggers and Walkers have the option of purchasing a Timing Chip if they wish but will remain in the jogging and walking sections at the Start.

Fee: €22 - Runners/Proven Joggers under 80 minutes/Racing Visually Impaired/Racing Wheelchairs (to include Timing Chip) and Joggers/Walkers who elect to receive a Timing Chip.

€15 - Joggers/Walkers (without Timing Chip)
(On-line entries will incur an extra €1 Bank processing charge)

Entry Process: All participants must enter either on the official Entry Form which will appear in the Evening Herald every Thursday and Saturday from Thursday 28th February 2008 or online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie from 29th February 2008.

Acceptance Letter: This letter is sent to you after we receive your completed Entry Form and Fee.  Keep it safe and bring it to your Collection Point. It entitles you and a friend to free admission to the Womans World Show in the RDS on Friday, Saturday or Sunday of June Bank Holiday weekend.  When you enter online, you will be asked to print off this Acceptance Letter.

Please Note:  The number of entries will be strictly limited.  To avoid disappointment, we would ask you to enter early as entries will not be entertained if received after the closing date or when we have reached our maximum number.

Sponsorship:  If participating for a Charity, remember you still have to enter the Race through the above Entry Process.
   
Collection Point:  This is where you bring your Acceptance Letter to collect your
Race Number prior to the Mini Marathon. The Bar Code on your letter will be scanned and one Number only will be given for that letter.  When you collect your Number, please keep it safe as it cannot be replaced.

Race Number: Should be worn on the front of your t-shirt after you have filled in the details on the reverse. No Race Number, No Entry to the Race Start Area and no Medal.

Medal: Each properly entered participant wearing a Race Number will receive a medal at the finish. Males wearing Race Numbers will not receive a medal.  Race Numbers are not transferable.

Mini Marathon Magazine: A Mini Marathon Magazine is given free to each participant at the Collection Point.  This contains all information regarding the Mini Marathon, map of course, location of toilets, baggage area, water stations, First Aid, assembly areas and meeting points.
 
Time of Arrival: Arrange to be at the assembly area (St. Stephen’s Green) about 1 p.m. so you can enjoy the atmosphere and familiarise yourself with the location of the baggage area, toilets, etc.  All runners/joggers should locate their starting positions at least 45 minutes before start time.

At Finish: Once you receive your medal, continue moving towards the water station and baggage area.  Arrange to meet family/friends at one of the numerous meeting points listed in the Mini Marathon Magazine.  It will not be possible to have reunions at or around the Finish Area.

Training Programmes: Will appear in Evening Herald with the Entry Form on Thursdays from 28th February and on the Women’s Mini Marathon website - www.florawomensminimarathon.ie  from 29th February.

Meet & Train Groups: Details will appear in Evening Herald with Entry Form on Thursdays.

Enquiries: Women’s Mini Marathon Office, 27 Sandyford Office Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. Tel: 01 2930 984; Email:   info@womensminimarathon.ie

Fundraising

When doing a run or marathon, there are two ways to raise funds for Aspire.

One way is to simply contact us directly and we will send you out a sponsorship card, T-Shirt and other information to help you raise funds. You can contact us at:

Tel: 01 878-0027 // E-Mail: development@aspire-irl.org 

Another excellent way to raise funds and collect sponsors for these events is to visit the Aspire page on MyCharity.ie. Fundraising is easy on mycharity.ie. 

You just go to the home page www.mycharity.ie and then click on “create a fundraising page”. You will then be brought through a short sequence of pages where you:

·      Choose your event date and name

·      Choose a charity (Aspire!)

·      Fill in details about your fundraising and how much money you want to raise.

And That's it! Now you just e-mail the link for your page to everyone that you think might like to sponsor you. It takes less then 5 minutes, and hey presto your fundraising page is live on www.mycharity.ie for all to see and donate to. Now you can just sit back and watch the sponsorship roll in. The money raised will be transferred straight through to the charity. You can choose to be notified by e-mail every time someone sponsors you or you can just check back on the site every so often to see how quickly your sponsorship amount is growing! 

Alternatively, just click on the MyCharity logo on the right to be taken to our Aspire page and just follow the instructions from there. Please make sure to contact us for your official Aspire T-Shirt! Just contact Shane O'Halloran, Development Coordinator for Aspire and he will get one sent to you straight away.
E-Mail: development@aspire-irl.org

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If you or your friends would like to take part in the Marathons on behalf of Aspire, please contact Shane O'Halloran, Development Coordinator for Aspire - development@aspire-irl.org.  We will then send you an Aspire t-shirt and sponsorship cards.