Inspirational Longford ladies soak up the sun and fun at  Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

A large contingent of Longford ladies were among over 20,000 women took to the streets of Dublin on Sunday, taking part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.  

This was the 41st year of the event, which since its inception has raised over €226 million for charities in Ireland.

The 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon was won by Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C. in a time of 34:27.

Courtney McGuire from Clonmel A.C. was second across the finish line in 34:33, and Teresa Doherty from Finn Valley A.C. placed third in 34:58.

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Shauna Bocquet from Craughwell, Galway won the Elite Wheelchair Category in a time of 26:59.

Title sponsors Vhi also announced that they have extended their title sponsorship of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon for a further three years.

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The extension marks the continuation of a successful partnership that began in 2014 and has seen hundreds of thousands of women participate in the event, raising millions for charities nationwide and supporting women in their pursuit of health and fitness goals in the process.

Women from all over Ireland took part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, with many taking part to support and fundraise for charitable causes. 

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This annual celebration of women is a truly inclusive event, embracing women of all ages and fitness levels.  This year’s event included women aged from 14 to 93!