WATCH: 30,000 runners hit sun-soaked streets for Dublin's Vhi Women's Mini Marathon
1,102 views · Published 3 June 2018 · 3:52 · Indexed 18 October 2026
Channel: Irish Independent · 2018 · News & Politics
Runners, joggers and walkers of all ability took to the capital for the annual 10k event. Now in its 36th year, the marathon has grown from 9,000 entrants in the first 1983 race to the largest all-female event of its kind in the world. Former Olympian Lizzie Lee of Leevale AC in Cork won the marathon with an incredible time of 34.18, followed closely by Laura Shaughnessy from Dundrum South Dublin AC with 34.30, hot on her heels was Siobhan O’Doherty of Borrisokane AC, who finished in 34.55. The champion runner said that having a baby just under a year ago spurred her on to win the marathon.
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