The 2nd Annual Colm Horkan Memorial Run is just three weeks away with Saturday, February 12, the designated date for the staging of the event. Following on from the outstanding success of the inaugural run last February which the East Mayo Athletics Club run so spectacularly well, there was a great clamour in the community to make this a yearly event such was the tremendous response it received from all corners of the globe.
The plan is to have a 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with a virtual option also available which should appeal to all categories of runners, joggers and serious competitors with each of the three distances providing ample choice for all manner and categories of athletes. The booking portal is now open through Pop Up Races which can be accessed by logging onto the East Mayo Athletics Club Facebook page and following the link thereafter.
The response to date has been overwhelming to say the least as people sign up from all parts of the country and globe which indicates the standing of the deceased who was so popular and entrenched in the community in every way. There is some lovely memorabilia to mark your participation with medals, t-shirts and hoodies all available should you wish to avail of this option. Again, there is a menu of choice available to all who wish to secure some merchandise to commemorate the occasion.
All proceeds from the run go towards the Colm Horkan Memorial Fund with more updates on the event in the coming days and weeks. Special mention to this year’s sponsor The Big Red Barn who were delighted to come on board and support the event, with the generosity of Donal Beirne and Big Red Barn organisation very much appreciated by the committee. There are loads in the community already hard in training in preparation for the event with people pounding the pavements as they get ready to take part and lend their support to a run that has captured the hearts and minds of so many in all walks of life.