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28,000 Woman To Take Part In This Years Women's Mini Marathon Today

Sunday, 1 June 2025 09:29

By Emma O'Connor

The event begins in Dublin city at 12:30pm.

There are just a few hours to go until the sold-out 43rd annual Mini Marathon gets underway.

28-thousand women will begin the 10 kilometre route through Dublin city at 12:30pm.

The public is being asked to be aware of road closures throughout the city and particular in the Ballsbridge and Donnybrook area of Dublin as a result of the event and to plan ahead.

The event caters for women who wish to walk or jog for fun while also catering for competitive runners.

Ambassador for the race Nathalie Lennon says nutrition is key today:

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