Committee - Alex O’Shea, Brian Ahern, Karen Bevan, and Ruairi Egan. Their input since 2024 has been pivotal in the improvements we have made over the past couple of years. The Medical Sub Committee - Dr. Jason Van De Velde, Veronica Forde, Michael O’Reilly, Cian O’Brien, and David Good - have provided expertise, dedication, and professionalism over many years, and continue to lead a thoroughly exceptional medical team. The Garda team, led by Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan , have been outstanding. Their insight, knowledge, and above all their approachability throughout the year have been crucial to us. A special word of thanks goes to Tony O’Brien of Elite Risk Services, who heads up our Health & Safety and operations wing. Tony’s expertise is second to none, and he is, without question, the first name on the team sheet. We have ambitious goals for charity fundraising. In 2024, we raised €170,000; in 2025, with a dedicated campaign, this increased to €308,000; and in 2026, we hope to significantly increase this again. We will not rest until this figure exceeds
€500,000 per annum. To the community groups that we support and who are now so closely connected to this race - The Sanctuary Runners, United by Miles, Back2Boston, the Traveller Visibility Group, and The Revelate Warriors from the Crann Centre - your spirit keeps us going. A special mention also to the Forever 19 Challenge and the Kevin Sinfield Challenge, both of which we have been proud to support this year. We pledge to continue supporting groups that selflessly make a significant contribution to their communities. This year, we remember the short life of Ellen Cassidy. We are here to support her family in any way we can. We ask runners to take a moment to remember Ellen and to show support to her family and friends this June weekend. We have worked diligently to provide an enjoyable and well supported race experience. I encourage you to embrace the challenge, appreciate
the support along the route, & take pride in your achievement.
Eamon Hayes Race Director
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