The Echo Women's Mini Marathon had more than 10,000 entries at its peak

Spectators cheer on the runners near the end of the 1983 Echo Women's Mini Marathon.
FROM small acorns great oak trees grow - and so it has been with The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon.



The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon virtual race day goes ahead this year on September 19. But don’t worry, if you can’t do your virtual 6k on that date, you can do it between Friday, September 16 and 26.
Registration this year is as follows;
a) Early Bird, 10 euro = includes a race number and medal b) After Early Bird Closes = 15 euro There will be the option for people to set up an iDonate fundraising page for registered charities.
You can register for the event at the new site: www.echolive.ie/minimarathon
Also keep an eye on social media @theechominimarathon