Tomorrow Elaine Duggan will take part in The Echo Women's Mini Marathon - virtually again this year. But there will be someone special by her side

Ahead of The Echo Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon this weekend, CHRIS DUNNE talks to one woman who is taking part for a very special cause

Barnardos who are transforming the lives of children across Cork and beyond are seeking people to take part in The Echo Virtual Women's Mini Marathon

As The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon nears, EIMEAR HUTCHINSON looks at the importance of encouraging girls and women to get involved in sport

Cope Foundation work to empower and support 2,800 children and adults with an intellectual disability across Cork. Here's how you can help support them...

Ahead of The Echo Women's Mini Marathon on September 19, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll reminds us about the benefits of running or walking

The Irish Community Air Ambulance is encouraging people to take part in The Echo Virtual Women's Mini Marathon

ELAINE DUGGAN talks to Cork County Board AAI, the driving force behind The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon for the past four decades, and hears about the huge logistical undertaking involved in organising the event, every year

Elaine Duggan chatted to Cork women, dipped into our archives, and also quoted some of our ambassadors from over the years, to collect 40 memories, from 40 women to mark 40 years of the mini marathon

We are looking for women to share their memories of The Echo Women's Mini Marathon for a dedicated supplement on September 8. Please send us your memories on the link below...

‘6km Your Way’ is the theme of The Echo Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon this year. CHRIS DUNNE talks to the mum of a Cork boy who is doing just that

The mini marathon is worth millions to Cork's charities - please come out and take part in the virtual race this year, says The Echo Editor Maurice Gubbins

The mini marathon which celebrates its 40th race this year, will be a virtual event only again this year

Every Monday we will be sharing some mini marathon photos from our archives and seeking your memories of the event, which celebrates its 40th year

When the temperatures spike, it’s important to be strategic with your workouts, says LIZ CONNOR, who talks to some experts to get their advice

We will be delving into the archives in the weeks and months ahead, as we prepare to mark the 40th year of the mini marathon. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon takes place this year on September 19. Every Monday we will be sharing some mini marathon memories.

We will be delving into the archives in the weeks and months ahead, as we prepare to mark the 40th year of the mini marathon. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon takes place this year on September 19. Every Monday we will be sharing some mini marathon memories.

We will be delving into the archives in the weeks and months ahead, as we prepare to mark the 40th year of the mini marathon. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon takes place this year on September 19. Every Monday we will be sharing some mini marathon memories.

As The Echo launches the 2021 Mini Marathon, ELAINE DUGGAN talks to some of the stalwarts of the popular annual event down the years, and asks what makes it so special

It’s an extra special year for The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, and it marks 40 race, which started back in 1982. Here’s how you can get involved in this year’s historic event