The 2025 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, the largest all-female event of its kind in the world, has officially opened for registration.
The 10km event, now in its 43rd year, will take place on Sunday June 1st at 12:30pm. Over 28,000 women are expected to participate this year and the event is open to all those who wish to walk, jog or run the 10km route through Dublin City Centre.
Broadcaster and presenter Katja Mia, businesswoman Aimee Connolly, health and fitness coach Nathalie Lennon and content creator Clóda Scanlon are Vhi ambassadors for this year’s event and were present in Dublin yesterday to launch this year’s event.
The event was originally created and is still run by Sport for Business member Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club.
Vhi have been on board with the event since 2014 and after the 2023 race announced the extension of the partnership through to at least 2026.
To mark the launch of this year’s event they commissioned research with 500 female runners to highlight the powerful impact that running and walking habits can have on women’s physical and mental well-being.
The key findings reveal:
75% of women walk or run to improve their physical health
69% cite mental health benefits as a primary motivator to run
74% of women report that running boosts their overall mood
59% say running helps them sleep better
55% say running helps manage stress
Further insights show that
82% of women find running or walking helps them manage and combat menstrual symptoms
66% of women experiencing perimenopause or menopause report that exercise helps alleviate their symptoms.
38% of women who have given birth found running or walking helped significantly with postnatal recovery
More than half believe that signing up for a mass participation event like the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon would help them stay motivated in achieving their fitness goals
Registration for the event is now open on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie. Every participant will receive a Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon finishers medal, and can opt in at registration to receive a Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon t-shirt.
“The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is a truly iconic event that brings incredible energy and vibrancy to the streets of Dublin every year,” said Emma Blain, Lord Mayor of Dublin.
“It’s a celebration of community, determination, and the power of women coming together to achieve something remarkable. I am delighted to support this year’s theme, ‘Championing Womankind,’ and look forward to seeing Dublin come alive with sisterhood and energy on event day.”
“The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is an iconic event with an incredible 43-year legacy of empowering and inspiring women across Ireland,” added David O’Leary, General Manager of the Women’s Mini Marathon.
“Our partnership with Vhi has been exceptional in helping us create an experience that is not only about personal achievement but also about having fun and celebrating together.”
“This year’s theme, ‘Championing Womankind,’ is about honouring every woman’s journey – from elite athletes to those taking on the challenge for the first time. It’s a day of fun, community, celebration, shared accomplishment, and making a difference. We can’t wait to see women championing each other on June 1st.”
“Vhi have partnered with the Women’s Mini Marathon for 11 years now and we are committed to promoting women’s health and well-being,” said Brighid Smyth, Head of Corporate Communications in Vhi.
“The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is more than a race; it’s for every woman and it’s a movement that brings women together in support of each other and their communities. It has been fantastic to see so many young women in particular taking part in recent years and making health and wellness a priority in their lives. Our latest research confirms that participating not only improves fitness but it’s really motivational and improves your overall physical and mental wellbeing.”
Evoke were named as Official media Partner of the event in January. Listen to dmg media CEO Paul Henderson talk about their commitment to Women’s sport on the Sport for Business podcast below.
Further Reading for Sport for Business members: 25,000 Take Part in 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
SPORT FOR BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
Perfectly timed to coincide with Women in Sport Week, the research unveiled at the launch shows the evidence that backs up why it is so important to keep promoting sporting activity of every kind.
WHAT’S UP NEXT?
The registration portal is open and has already proven immensely popular.
The Event itself takes place on June 1st.
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