Running Events
Are you ready to go the distance for Fighting Blindness? Get fit and help raise funds for our work by joining the Fighting Blindness team at one of the many running events in Ireland or abroad. If you're interested in running in an event not listed here, contact our fundraising team to add it to the list.
When you run for Fighting Blindness, you're in good company. Read about some of our great running success stories.
It's so easy to get started
On Your Mark! Enter the race of your choice following their entry guidelines
Get Set! Once your place is confirmed, contact us to sign up as a fundraiser and get your sponsorship pack
Go! Fundraise, train and have fun while helping to fight blindness!
Join one of our teams or start your own! These are just some of the major event scheduled in Ireland and abroad. If you're participating in a race not listed here, email fundraising@fightingblindness.ie to find out how you can get a sponsorhip pack.
NOW RECRUITING: We need people to join Team FB in the Dublin Lifestyle Sports-Adidas Race Series. If you're up to the challenge, you can run 5 miles, 10 miles, a half marathon or full marathon to help raise funds for research into cures for blindness. And if you're really looking to go the extra mile, try sign up for all four! To find out more, click here
Irish Races
International Races
Create an online fundraising page
Fighting Blindness has teamed up with MyCharity.ie to help you fundraise. Create a profile to set your fundraising goals and collect donations online.
Need ideas on how to get your fundraising started? Check out our Fundraising Guide online or download the Fighting Blindness Fundraising Toolkit (PDF)
Training Tip
Use Google Maps Pedometer to mark and track your route for training. You can calculate the distance traveled, calories burned and the topography of your route. You may surprise yourself at how much distance you already cover during the day!
1. Go to http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
2. Enter your starting location (ie: High Street, Dublin, Ireland)
3. Click the 'Start Recording' Button on the left panel and set up your tracking preferences
4. Double click on your starting point, then double click on each new point along the route (ie: where the route turns) If you make a mistake, click 'Undo Last Point'
5. Save and print the map to take with you on your run/walk or upload it to a GPS device
Questions?
We're here to help with advice on fundraising and training. Contact us at fundraising@fightingblindness.ie or call 01 709 3050