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Wexford Festival of Running 2024 will raise funds for Able-Disabled Club

Wexford's Lorraine McMahon helped Ireland to second place in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km.

The Wexford Festival of Running takes place in Johnstown Castle from May 11-12.

thumbnail: Wexford's Lorraine McMahon helped Ireland to second place in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km.
thumbnail: The Wexford Festival of Running takes place in Johnstown Castle from May 11-12.
Simon Bourke
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Ultra-runners from around the world will descend upon Johnstown Castle on the weekend of May 11-12 as they tackle an event which has become one of the most popular on the international circuit. The Wexford Festival of Running features races ranging from one hour all the way up to the 24-hour event set in the scenic grounds of the castle.

This year’s event will seek to raise funds for the Wexford Able-Disabled Club, a voluntary organisation which runs a social club and outings for people with disabilities in CoWexford

“Wexford Marathon Club are excited to be hosting its fourth Wexford Festival of Running in Johnstown Castle on the weekend of May 11-12,” said festival PRO Anthony Kinnelly. “This year we are delighted to be supporting local charity Wexford Able-Disabled Club. They provide sport and recreational facilities for mentally and physically challenged people of all ages and meet every Monday night in Coolcotts Community Centre where members enjoy arts and crafts, music and dance, darts, table-tennis, pool and above all else the enjoyment of just being with each other.”

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The Festival of Running attracts “all levels of abilities, from international runners and record breakers, to beginners and walkers”, it really is a race for everyone with a one hour, three hour, six hour, 12 hour and 24 hour race,” said Anthony.

One of those taking part in this year’s event will be local ultra-running Lorraine McMahon of Wexford Marathon Club. One of the most accomplished long-distance runners in the county, Lorraine recently competed in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km in Scotland, running a personal best for the 100km of nine hours 23 minutes and helping the Irish women’s team to a silver medal.

To register for the Wexford Festival of Running visit https://eventmaster.ie/event/Do5mSmAcJr

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