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"Even though our usual gang couldn't be together last year we were there in spirit!"
2020 MINI MARATHON PARTICIPANT
"It felt good to be able to raise money for charity and go our own pace, strolling not running!"
2020 MINI MARATHON PARTICIPANT
"We'll never forget the 2020 mini marathon, it gave us something good to focus on!"
2020 MINI MARATHON PARTICIPANT
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THANK YOU!
To everyone who took part in our 40th annual Echo Mini Marathon.
here’s to September 2022!
To all participants of this 2021 Virtual Echo Women's Mini Marathon
THE Echo Women’s Mini Marathon could not go ahead in its traditional format this year because of Covid, but that didn't stop more than 1,000 women hitting the roads of Cork to complete their 6k.
We want to say a very sincere thank you to everyone who took part.
It was a phenomenal turnout for a virtual event and it speaks volumes for the commitment of Cork’s women to the many good causes and charities which are supported every year by participants in the Mini Marathon. Over 40 years of our Mini Marathon, many millions of euro have been raised for Cork charities.
Normally more than 7,000 people run or walk the course, starting out from Centre Park Road and ending up in a massive party - usually in bright sunshine in Kennedy Park.
Alas, we couldn’t have that beautiful, fun occasion 2021. But plenty of craic was had by the 1,000 women who did the Mini Marathon on their own or in small groups, and they raised significant funds for the charities which really needed their help this year. They have told us how much they appreciate the efforts of the women of Cork.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone in person at the start next September, for what we hope will be one of the most joyful Mini Marathons ever.
Maurice Gubbins
Editor, The Echo/Echolive.ie
Here is a selection of pictures of just some of this years many participants
U 12 Dromtariffe ladies did Cork mini marathon tonight for Marathon
U 12 Dromtariffe ladies did Cork mini marathon tonight for Marathon. Echo Virtual Mini Marathon.
Mary O'Keeffe, Glanmire with Winnie the dog and friends Ciara Buckley and Emma Hanifin who were raising funds for Marymount Hospice on Sunday as they undertook their own virtual event at The Marina, Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins
5yo Libby Molloy with mum Deirdre and her sister Ella and 5yo Adam Clarke with his mum Deirdre and 3yo brother Ned who are raising funds for Enable Ireland, pictured at Kennedy Park on Sunday as they undertook their own virtual event. Adam has raised over 6,500euro for Enable Ireland so far.
Pic: Larry Cummins
Communion girl Ava Rodgers, from The Glen (who made her First Holy Communion on Saturday) with (from left) Yvonne O'Leary, Abbey Rodgers, Tanya Rodgers and Valerie O'Callaghan on Sunday as they undertook their own virtual fundraising event in aid of Marymount Hospice in memory of Mags Rodgers, RIP. Pic: Larry Cummins
Some of 'Brownies Babes' fundraising for Mercy University Hospital Foundation, in memory of Ian Brown, Ballincollig (RIP). Pic: Larry Cummins
'Honorary Auntie' Sueanne Byfort, from Douglas with Tommy O'Rourke, Conor Tanner, Holly O'Rourke and Jack Tanner meet-up after she completed her run at Ringaskiddy. Pic: Larry Cummins
Fundraisers for ARC Cancer Support House limber up before they undertake their virtual event on Sunday. Pic: Larry Cummins
Sisters Saoirse and Sadhbh Kane and Isabelle Dooley, from Cross haven after their virtual event on Sunday. Pic: Larry Cummins
'Brownies Babe' raising funds for Mercy University Hospital Foundation in memory of Ian Brown, Ballincollig who died in January 2021, aged just 28 years. Pic: Larry Cummins
Fionnuala Duffy, Paula Barry, Aoibheann Duffy and dog Curley, Amy O'Sullivan and Aileen Rohu were taking part in aid of ARC Cancer Support House. Pic: Larry Cummins
Kathleen Sheehan completed the Cork City Virtual Womens Mini Marathon in aid of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Cork University Hospital.
Kathleen Sheehan completed the Cork City Virtual Womens Mini Marathon in aid of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Cork University Hospital.
We hope you all enjoyed the experience and thank you again!
