First Ever Tipp Ladies Mini Marathon.

North Tipperary Sports Partnership and South Tipperary Sports Partnership have joined forces in organising this exciting Women’s 10k event for Thurles. The inaugural race will take place on Sunday 19th September at 2pm starting at Castlemeadows following a 10k route around Thurles and finishing at Tipperary Institute.
The official route and registration details as well as all race information can be found on the official website: www.tippminimarathon.ie
Elaine Cullinan Co-ordinator North Tipperary Sports Partnership commented ‘This event is open to all runners walkers and joggers. We really want to encourage as many women as possible to come out and have fun on the day. You can download training programmes for walking and running the event from the website above. All participants will be chip timed so the elite runners will get an accurate time and the event is AAI measured and certified. Come out and support this first mini marathon for Tipperary ’
Valerie Connolly Co-ordinator South Tipperary Sports Partnership commented ‘ I am delighted to part of this new women in sport initiative in Tipperary as it is a great opportunity for women of all ages to get active and take part in the first women’s mini marathon to be held in County. All finishers will receive a race medallion and goody bag. There will also be spot prizes on the day. The event also provides a great opportunity for participants to raise funds for their own local charities.’
All registration can be done online (www.tippminimarathon.ie) and closing date for entries is 10th September 2010.
For further information please contact Elaine/Sharon at North Tipperary Sports Partnership 067-43604 www.ntsp.ie or Valerie/Eddie at South Tipperary Sports Partnership 062-64737 www.stsp.ie