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Tullamore Half Marathon Officially Launched

Monday, 26 August 2024 12:38

Adrian Martin, Sharon Daly, Michelle Mullaney, Alison Tilley (BnM), Brendan Connolly (BnM), Garvan Hickey (BnM), Mary Fox Mann, Mary Daly, Anna Hyland Guilfoyle and Darren Butler - all Tullamore Harriers unless stated

1,400 participants will take to the line in Tullamore on Saturday.

Representatives from the Tullamore Harriers and Bord na Móna have officially launched the Bord na Móna Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon.

With the race just over two weeks away, excitement is building for the August 31st event, which has already attracted a record-breaking 1,400 participants.

The committee, joined by the main sponsor, Bord na Móna, is preparing to host one of the most anticipated races on the Irish running calendar, drawing athletes from all over the country.

The race will also serve as the Leinster Half Marathon championship.

Events Officer for Tullamore Harriers, Mary Daly, joined Midlands 103's David Hollywood on Health and Fitness last month to look forward to this year's race in advance of the official launch:

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