Running to Remember

The 8th annual Remembrance Run was launched this week and will take place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday November 10th.
Last year the event attracted a record number of 5,000 entrants who ran or walked in memory of a loved one or someone special in their lives.
It is an event with its own special atmosphere that includes choirs, music, song, commentary, and a special Wall of Remembrance. Participants also receive a special souvenir candle, as well as an event Goodie Bag.
It was established in 2012 by Daily Mile ambassador and doyen of running writers Frank Greally on the passing of his colleague, friend and mentor Con Houlihan.
“It was the passing of Con Houlihan that inspired me to set up this special event in association with Athletics Ireland,” said Greally.
“Con was a dear friend and mentor and his columns on sport and literature in the Evening Press earned him a huge following over many years.”
“And it was Fr Brian D’Arcy who inspired me to write the Remembrance Run song when I heard him say at another great friend’s funeral, the late and famous RTE sports broadcaster, Jimmy Magee: ‘As long as Jimmy is remembered, he will never die.”
“Remembrance Run is a really unique event, and offers us the chance to pause, and remember family and friends who have passed,” added Lord Mayor of Dublin Paul McAuliffe.
“I would encourage everyone to go along to the Phoenix Park on November 10th and experience the special atmosphere that only an event like this can create.”
Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams took part in the 2018 event and is already looking forward to what promises to be another great day in the Phoenix Park.
“Remembrance Run is an event that all of us in Athletics Ireland look forward to each year,” he said.
“It’s a day about remembering those that we’ve lost. We’re delighted that once again, we will have a special Wall of Remembrance erected at the race finish on Furze Road in the Phoenix Park. Every year, this wall is filled to capacity with signatures and messages, and there is something very special about people coming together to remember close family and friends in this special way.”