Starting line in sight for Children’s Run for Fun in Limerick
Registration open for the prelude to the Regeneron Great Limerick Run
THE ANNUAL Children’s Run for Fun is set to light up the UL Sports Arena once again, promising a day filled with “joy, laughter, and athletic challenge”.
Scheduled for May 4, the day before the Regeneron Great Limerick Run, this event is an opportunity for local children to show their own athletic capabilities and earn themselves their own finisher's medal.
Last year's event saw over 2,500 primary school pupils from across the county, and further afield, take part, cheered on by a crowd of over 5,000.
“This celebration of fitness, fun, and family has rightfully earned its place as the largest event of its kind in Ireland,” a spokesperson for the Children’s Run For Fun said.
The event will feature four different age groups, accommodating children of all ages and abilities.
The inclusive approach ensures every child can partake in a way that is challenging yet attainable, emphasising participation and the joy of completion over competition.
The day will commence with a wheelchair event on the track in UL which is then followed by races for children from junior infants to sixth class, with distances set between 1km and 2km, tailored to encourage a spirit of healthy competition and personal achievement.
Reflecting on the event, race director Sliabh Wells said: “The essence of this event is captured in the joyful faces of children as they cross the finish line. It is a great way to integrate the local youth in the festivities of the Bank Holiday Weekend and acts as the perfect curtain raiser for the Regeneron Great Limerick Run the day after.”
The race starts at 2.30pm on the UL Sports Campus where the number collection for the Regeneron Great Limerick Run is also being held.
“We encourage primary school children from Munster, and the wider area to join us for an exciting day out that caters to the whole family! You can register at www.greatlimerickrun.com,” a spokesperson added.