St. Vincent's launching 2018 Dundalk 5k run fundraiser challenge

St. Vincent's school are delighted to launch their 5k charity run in the school gym on Wednesday, September 5. 

Staff at the local school say they are "honoured" to have the much accredited 400m runner, Brian Gregan from Athletics Ireland down to do a motivational talk to start it all off. 

They will also have representatives of the Louth Ladies GAA team who have reached the All Ireland Final attending.  

Speaking ahead of the race which will take place on Saturday, September 28th, a spokesperson for the local school said: "With talks from our own athletes in the school and a big screen showing Patience Jumbo-Gula's  race to celebrate her recent successes in The European Athletics Championships it's sure to be a fantastic launch!"

The spokesperson added: "Because of the success of last years route we are keeping it the same for this year. The event will be chipped. 

"Thanks to our very generous sponsors Debs Ireland, Dundalk Credit Union, Halpenny Travel, Flogas. Thanks also to IT Tape they have sponsored the latest iPhone for any girl who returns a full sponsorship card before Friday 21st September. This card also gains entry to the race and a t-shirt."

The following company's are also sponsoring the race: Measuresoft, Smyths Toys Ireland, Barry's Shop, Grange, Nortech IT, Wriggle, Prodigy Learning, Fyyfes, The Four Seasons Hotel and Spa Carlingford, Ganson, Dealgan Clothing, Felda, Grandson, Lidl

Prizes for the run are as follows:

1st adult male     -  €200 and a kit bag 

1st adult female  -  €200 and a kit bag 

2nd adult male.   - Felda 3 month membership                                                

2nd adult female. - Felda 3 month membership 

3rd adult male.     - Voucher for Luxe Spa Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford 

3rd adult female.   - Voucher for Luxe Spa Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford 

1st under 18 Male Student - €100 and a kit bag

1st under 18 Female Student  - €100 and a kit bag

2nd  Marshes Voucher and 3rd Brendan Reid Voucher

And lots more prizes on the day!

Entrance fee is €15 and a limited amount of tee shirts will be available to purchase for €10. Pre-registration will take place in the school from 9-4 on Friday 28th September also in the gym before the race. 

All proceeds will go towards a multipurpose outdoor sports facility.

Training has already started during the girls PE classes as well as daily lunchtime walks/runs for each year. The school canteen is offering more healthy alternatives in the run-up to the race to help to spread the initiative.