Text only
Concern logo

Follow Us: Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

 
Register Now

Running Events

A fantastic and easy way to raise money for Concern is through a sponsored walk/run. These can be as small as 2km walk/run in your town, or as big as an international event like the New York Marathon. Walks and runs are constantly organised throughout Ireland and the UK, so check out which are of interest to you.
Running Events

The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon.  Taking place on Sunday, November 7th from Staten Island, and runs through all 5 city boroughs Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan. It is the largest marathon in the world, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually, and is among the pre-eminent long-distance annual running events in the United States.  It is classed as one of the major world marathons.

Your participation will help us to fund our Africa Education programmes.  This means you will be giving children a helping hand out of the poverty cycle and transforming their future by providing them with access to good quality education.

 

As well as the great support we will also be happy to provide you with:

  • Concern running vest
  • Great fundraising and training tips
  • A free online fundraising service
  • Sponsorship forms and other fundraising materials

To sign up today click here

Latest Report
Itinerary
FAQs

To ensure that you get the best out of this magical day we will be hosting a series of exclusive training days.  Catherina McKiernan who won the London marathon in 1998 and still holds the Irish record for the Amsterdam marathon in the same year will be sharing her knowledge of ChiRunning.  John Treacy who is Irelands former World Champion and Olympic Silver medallist will also be attending to share his personal experiences.  These running days will be a great way to prepare you to run the best marathon you can.

Running seminars in brief:

  • 28th March: Introduction to running a marathon
  • 17th - 18th: Exclusive Training weekend which also includes a 2 months subscription to George Anderson’s online marathon coaching website, eBook Strength Training for Runners and a 20 minute personal coaching call with George Anderson
  • August (TBC): FREE Chi Running workshop with Catherina McKiernan.
  • 26th September: Final preparations

The Big Apple is a fantastic experience, a combination of a superb marathon and a vibrant, unique city. Starting at the Verrazano Bridge on Staten Island, runners cross into Brooklyn and then proceed through Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, finishing in Central Park.

How much do I have to fundraise for the event?
To secure a place on the Concern team for the ING New York Marathon you will need to pay a deposit of €150 and then reach the fundraising target of €3450 by the 10th October.

How do I sign up to take part?
First you will need to click here to register.  Once we have received your deposit we will send you out your booking form and race entry form to complete.  Once that has been completed and returned to Concern we will then send you out our Welcome Pack so that you can get started with your fundraisng.

Will there be any fundraising deadlines?
Yes, we will need to receive certain amounts of your fundraising by certain dates.  If you DO NOT lodge your fundraising by the following dates we will have to cancel your placement (all target amounts are EXCLUDING your deposit):

  • 10th July €500
  • 10th August  €1150 (50% of the fundraising target)
  • 10th September €1080 (80% of the fundraising target)
  • 10th October €720 (total of the fundraising target)

What does my fundraising cover:
Approximately 50% of your fundriaisng target will cover the cost of the tour:

  • Return flights from Dublin to JFK incl Irish government tax, US arrivals and departure taxes, airline security charges.
  • 4 nights Accommodation at hotel as booked, including city tax, occupancy tax, US tourist tax and obligatory baggage charges.
  • Return Airport transfers in New York on tour dates.
  • Transport to the race start on Staten Island (runners only).
  • Guaranteed Marathon Race Entry, which includes International Friendship Run Entry, an excellent Pasta Party, Post-Race Party & Disco, Sports Expo, 2 New York City Marathon T-Shirts, Certificate and Medal.
  • A Celebration Dinner on Monday 8th November at a typical Manhattan venue.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Services of Sports Travel International guides.
  • The security of a fully Licensed and Bonded travel agency.

The other 50% will be put into our Primary Education in Africa fund.

All tours are on a full package basis only

For more answers to your questions please visit www.nycmarathon.org