MANY Tralee women are expected to make the short trip to Killarney later this month for the Dawn Milk Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon.

The event will take place at 11am on Saturday, September 20, starting on the streets of Killarney and finishing in the fabulous surrounds of the Killarney National Park.

The event is getting bigger and bigger with 1,000 women expected to participate this year.

The Dawn Milk Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon is open to all ages and levels of fitness, ladies can walk, jog or run the 10km or the 5km event.

“The popularity of event is down to the partnership built up with Dawn Milk over the past number of years,”  
said race organiser, Catriona Kelly.

“The event offers a fun, family-themed atmosphere to the day, with participants receiving a T-shirt, medal, refreshments and post-race entertainment. Of course there is no shortage of that competitive edge on the day for any ladies wanting to race. So whether you are walking for charity, jogging in memory of loved ones or more importantly running to be social don’t forget to get out there on the day and enjoy yourself,” said Catriona.

To register for the Dawn Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon, ladies can sign up online now on www.killarneywomensminimarathon.ie or call to Feet First, High Street, Killarney.

Registration closes on Thursday, September 18.