Borrisoleigh Run Walk & Swim to complete Presidential Run

Last weekend saw over 230 people jump aboard the Borrisoleigh Track-Attack rollercoaster and travel on the most amazing sporting journey imaginable.

The sun shone and highlighted some of the Emerald Isle's breath-taking scenery that saw the participants trek over 500km in 49 hours in four different disciplines namely walking, running, cycling and swimming to complete the challenge.

To kickstart proceedings on Thursday, a colour run and family filled fun night was held in the park in Borrisoleigh. What developed was a joy to behold. The place was awash with kids wearing white t-shirts and when former inter-county hurler Paddy Stapleton had them warmed up and counted down, colour powder filled the place to create a spectacular sight followed by an estimated 700 people take to the track for a 2.5km run/walk.

To add to the atmosphere, JP O’Meara spun the hits while all the kids beamed with joy when playing in the bouncy castles and bubble soccer which were supplied by Matts Bouncy Castles of Borrisoleigh.

Soon it was time to take to the roads. Stage one saw 30 participants walk the 5km from Borrisoleigh to the GAA pitch in the Ragg. Spirits were high and the great atmosphere was still hugely evident. Next up was a 10km run to Holycross Abbey. The Kilcommoners, Tom, Rachel, Ollie, Mags, Siobhan, Aoibheann, Marie, Matt and Mike were out in force for this one where they were joined by Mick Ryan and Eamon McGrath, Martin McGrath and Laura Bourke. Darkness had set in which only added to the atmosphere. 

 

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