2024 Registration is now OPEN!
Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5th, 2024
12 noon, Market Square, Ballina
There is no t-shirt postage option available after April 23rd. T-shirts can be collected in Ballina on the weekend of the event (collection details below).
Online registration will close at midnight on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Registrations will be accepted in person at the t-shirt collection points, subject to available places.
Online registration will close at midnight on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Registrations will be accepted in person at the t-shirt collection points, subject to available places.
Mini Mini Registration
Registration for the Healthy Mayo Mini Mini 2km Fun Run for Primary School children opens on April 9th at 9am.
Please register through your child's primary school in the first instance.
Please register through your child's primary school in the first instance.
Ballina traffic restrictions on day of event
With an event of this nature some temporary road closures will be in operation in Ballina on Sunday, May 5th and delays are to be expected.
T-shirt collection and in-person registration
Please note that we will also be accepting registrations in person at the t-shirt collection points.
Final event updates!
Ballina is well prepared to welcome women from all over Ireland and beyond to the North Mayo capital for the 2nd year in a row for the 15th Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday 5th May.
The Mini Marathon, one of the flagship events around Mayo Day 2024, is expected to attract approximately 2,000 participants as well as supporters, family, and friends.
The 10-kilometre run / walk and the 2km Mini Mini Primary Schools event is being co-organised by Mayo Sports Partnership, Western People, Mayo County Council, Moy Valley Resources, Ballina Athletics Club and Moy Valley Athletic Clubs, along with the help of 200 or so volunteers.
To celebrate Mayo Day 2024 main sponsor Mayo.ie are giving a specially designed technical t-shirt to the first 1900 participants. There is a limited number of places still available and entry can be done online at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com
Entry fee is a nominal €25.
The Mini-Mini
Taking place also on the day immediately after the start of the mini marathon will be the Mini Mini Primary Schools Children’s Fun Run which has grown in popularity with hundreds of school children expected to participate.
It's For Girls Teen Event
As per previous years, a special drive to get more teenage girls participating in the main mini marathon event is being promoted through the ‘It’s for Girls’ initiative. Supported by Sport Ireland's “Women in Sport” programme, all second level schools in the region are invited to participate in the “Its for Girls” Mini Marathon Challenge. “It’s for Girls” aims to get more girls more physically active, all participants have reduced entry of €10 and the girls will receive a finishers medal, t-shirt and many more surprises too. Teachers and mentors taking part with the girls can avail of the same entry fee.
New location this year!
With the mini-marathon days away the excitement is building. To capture the festival atmosphere, the newly renovated Ballina Innovation Quarter / Market Square will incorporate a stage with music, refreshment kiosks, face-painting etc.
The Mini Marathon will commence at 12 Noon followed by the Children’s Run at 12.05pm from Pearse St with the Square open to the public from 10.30am – 5pm.
Environment
The organisers would like to ask participants and members of the public to be environmentally friendly and utilise recyclable waste bins as well as the race route itself.
Road Closures
Finally with an event of this nature some temporary road closures will be in operation on Sunday 30th April and again the organisers would kindly ask the public to acknowledge these restrictions for the health and safety of all. These are listed below:
Tone St (R-294) - 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Teeling St, Pound St to its junction with Pearse St, O Rahilly St
Market Road (L-1131) – 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Tone St to the junction with Circular Rd, Humbert St.
Pearse St (R298) – 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Humbert St to the junction with Tone St, Tolan St and O Rahilly St
Note that additional restrictions on the route will be temporary in nature following the progress of the participants of the marathon, and delays may be expected. Please comply with instructions of the stewards for health and safety reasons. It is recommended that visitors to Ballina town arrive early and park in locations to best enjoy the mini marathon and other related events.
See more information on restrictions and alternative routes
For more information on any of the above contact [email protected] or phone 0860828590.
The Mini Marathon, one of the flagship events around Mayo Day 2024, is expected to attract approximately 2,000 participants as well as supporters, family, and friends.
The 10-kilometre run / walk and the 2km Mini Mini Primary Schools event is being co-organised by Mayo Sports Partnership, Western People, Mayo County Council, Moy Valley Resources, Ballina Athletics Club and Moy Valley Athletic Clubs, along with the help of 200 or so volunteers.
To celebrate Mayo Day 2024 main sponsor Mayo.ie are giving a specially designed technical t-shirt to the first 1900 participants. There is a limited number of places still available and entry can be done online at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com
Entry fee is a nominal €25.
The Mini-Mini
Taking place also on the day immediately after the start of the mini marathon will be the Mini Mini Primary Schools Children’s Fun Run which has grown in popularity with hundreds of school children expected to participate.
It's For Girls Teen Event
As per previous years, a special drive to get more teenage girls participating in the main mini marathon event is being promoted through the ‘It’s for Girls’ initiative. Supported by Sport Ireland's “Women in Sport” programme, all second level schools in the region are invited to participate in the “Its for Girls” Mini Marathon Challenge. “It’s for Girls” aims to get more girls more physically active, all participants have reduced entry of €10 and the girls will receive a finishers medal, t-shirt and many more surprises too. Teachers and mentors taking part with the girls can avail of the same entry fee.
New location this year!
With the mini-marathon days away the excitement is building. To capture the festival atmosphere, the newly renovated Ballina Innovation Quarter / Market Square will incorporate a stage with music, refreshment kiosks, face-painting etc.
The Mini Marathon will commence at 12 Noon followed by the Children’s Run at 12.05pm from Pearse St with the Square open to the public from 10.30am – 5pm.
Environment
The organisers would like to ask participants and members of the public to be environmentally friendly and utilise recyclable waste bins as well as the race route itself.
Road Closures
Finally with an event of this nature some temporary road closures will be in operation on Sunday 30th April and again the organisers would kindly ask the public to acknowledge these restrictions for the health and safety of all. These are listed below:
Tone St (R-294) - 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Teeling St, Pound St to its junction with Pearse St, O Rahilly St
Market Road (L-1131) – 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Tone St to the junction with Circular Rd, Humbert St.
Pearse St (R298) – 9am – 5pm
From its junction with Humbert St to the junction with Tone St, Tolan St and O Rahilly St
Note that additional restrictions on the route will be temporary in nature following the progress of the participants of the marathon, and delays may be expected. Please comply with instructions of the stewards for health and safety reasons. It is recommended that visitors to Ballina town arrive early and park in locations to best enjoy the mini marathon and other related events.
See more information on restrictions and alternative routes
For more information on any of the above contact [email protected] or phone 0860828590.
15th birthday giveaway with Elverys
Exciting news! This year marks the 15th anniversary of the West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon! To mark this special milestone, we're thrilled to announce an incredible giveaway!
We're not just giving away one, but **15** €50 Elvery's Vouchers!
Here's how to enter: Simply register for the event before 4pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of these fantastic vouchers, generously supported by Intersport Elverys!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate with us and potentially win yourself a fantastic prize! Enter now and let the excitement begin!
We're not just giving away one, but **15** €50 Elvery's Vouchers!
Here's how to enter: Simply register for the event before 4pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of these fantastic vouchers, generously supported by Intersport Elverys!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate with us and potentially win yourself a fantastic prize! Enter now and let the excitement begin!
Volunteers sought for Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon
Events like the Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon simply would not be possible without the support of volunteers from within the community, and the Ballina community is rarely found wanting.
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles to assist with the upcoming Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon.
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles to assist with the upcoming Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon.
Early Bird Competition Winner
Pictured: (L/R) Ryan Friesen, Mount Falcon Business Development Manager, Gillian Collins, Castlebar, Annette Maughan, CEO Moy Valley Resources IRD, local partner.
Photo: Michael Pajkert
Photo: Michael Pajkert
Congratulations to the winner of our Early Bird registration giveaway, Gillian Collins who is the lucky recipient of a luxurious overnight stay with dinner in the magnificent Mount Falcon Estate.
This will be Gillian's 8th Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini-Marathon!
Sincere thanks to the team at Mount Falcon for supporting the Women's Mini Marathon once again this year.
This will be Gillian's 8th Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini-Marathon!
Sincere thanks to the team at Mount Falcon for supporting the Women's Mini Marathon once again this year.
Early Bird Registration Giveaway with Mount Falcon Estate!
The Early Bird offer for the 2024 Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon is a fantastic prize.
Mount Falcon Estate is delighted to support the Mini-Marathon this year.
For all the early birds who sign up for our main 10km event, you'll not only get a fantastic entry rate of just €20, you will also be in with a chance to win a luxurious overnight stay for two with dinner in Mount Falcon’s award-winning Kitchen Restaurant!
You can register for the Mini-Marathon above and the first 1,900 entries will receive a free t-shirt and eco-medal.
Closing date for the early bird is at midnight on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 and if you've already registered, the good news is, you're already automatically included in the draw!
Mount Falcon Estate is delighted to support the Mini-Marathon this year.
For all the early birds who sign up for our main 10km event, you'll not only get a fantastic entry rate of just €20, you will also be in with a chance to win a luxurious overnight stay for two with dinner in Mount Falcon’s award-winning Kitchen Restaurant!
You can register for the Mini-Marathon above and the first 1,900 entries will receive a free t-shirt and eco-medal.
Closing date for the early bird is at midnight on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 and if you've already registered, the good news is, you're already automatically included in the draw!
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Welcome, 2024!
Location Confirmed!
We are delighted to announce that we are heading to Ballina again this year!
Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to join us this Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 12 noon.
Registration opens: Friday, March 1st
Welcome, 2024!
Location Confirmed!
We are delighted to announce that we are heading to Ballina again this year!
Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to join us this Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 12 noon.
Registration opens: Friday, March 1st
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2023
We are heading to Ballina this year!
As part of the Ballina 2023 celebrations, this years Women's Mini Marathon will take place in Ballina on Sunday April 30th 2023
NB: Registration for a T-shirt and Medal is capped at 1800. Be within the first 1800 to register and you will receive both the T-shirt and Medal. All participants will receive a medal.
New tops. New Medals!
We are heading to Ballina this year!
As part of the Ballina 2023 celebrations, this years Women's Mini Marathon will take place in Ballina on Sunday April 30th 2023
NB: Registration for a T-shirt and Medal is capped at 1800. Be within the first 1800 to register and you will receive both the T-shirt and Medal. All participants will receive a medal.
New tops. New Medals!
See full article HERE
***We have missed seeing you all !!*** Details of this years event coming soon..... Keep an eye here and on our social media to be the first in the know !! #woimm #hometomayo
See full article from Feb 22nd 2022 HERE
International Women’s Day 2021
and to mark the day, as well as Women in Sport Week, which runs from March 8 to March 12, the Western People, Mayo.ie and the Mayo Sports Partnership are proud to formally launch the 2021 Women’s 10k Your Way, the twelfth annual staging of the West of Ireland Mini-Marathon which will be held in a virtual setting for the second year running on the May Bank Holiday Sunday (May 2).
Following on from the resounding success of last year’s virtual 10k, which saw over 1,000 participants around Mayo, Ireland and the world run together to raise over €40,000 for charity, this year’s 10k will again be open to women from the four corners of the globe. Whether you’re a Mayo woman in Swinford or in Sydney, you are encouraged to get involved and get active.
The theme of this year’s Mini-Marathon is ‘Your Way, Your Hero, Your Say.’ You can run the 10k any way you see fit, whether on your own or as part of a group, against the clock to improve your personal best or as a leisurely afternoon stroll. Younger runners are once again encouraged to take part in the ever-popular Mini-Mini while pupils in secondary schools around Mayo will once again be participating in the ‘It’s For Girls’ initiative, which aims to increase participation in sport amongst girls.
The ‘Your Hero’ element of the race is a new addition for 2021 and has been introduced as a way of acknowledging the difficult twelve months through which we have just gone. Runners can nominate their own hero, in whose honour to run, whether that be a frontline worker fighting the pandemic, someone in your community who has stepped up to the mark to help others during lockdown, or a loved one who has passed away over the last year in whose honour you wish to run.
The Mini-Marathon has long been an important fundraiser for numerous local charities and this year will be no different. The ‘Your Say’ element of this year’s event means runners will have the choice of which charity their donation will go to, from an extensive list on the registration website. Registration is €20 and €10 from each entry will go directly to a charity of your choice.
The official event website will also have helpful tips and advice on training for the 10k.
Organisers are particularly keen to reach out to the Mayo diaspora for this year’s event. We are conscious that travel restrictions have prevented some Mayo natives from returning home to see family and friends in over a year but we hope that by coming together to take part in the Mini-Marathon, Mayo people in Australia, the US, Canada, Dubai and all over the world can feel a little bit closer to home.
To find out more about the 2021 West of Ireland Mini-Marathon visit
www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com.
€25,000 raised to date for Charity in unique Mayo Day 10K Your Way Event 2020
The Mall in Castlebar may not have been humming this year with the 11th Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon but its spirit was very much kept alive with the staging of a virtual Mayo Day 10K Your Way last Sunday. Organised through Mayo Sports Partnership approximately 1,000 participants from across the region and beyond celebrated the annual event by either doing a full 10K or a tag team 10K, all adhering to HSE guidelines. The vast majority of participants raised much needed funds for local and national charities including Western Care, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Mayo Mental Health, Cancer Care for Children, Physios COVID19 Campaign and many more.
“It never ceases to amaze me the goodwill and generosity of people when it comes to events like this. On behalf of Mayo Sports Partnership, I would like to congratulate and thank everybody across the Mayo Day weekend who raised funds for many charities while also keeping active” said Cllr Michael Loftus Chairman Mayo Sports Partnership.
Sports teams, community groups, workplaces etc all used their imagination and creativity to complete the 10K with many photos and videos posted to the mini marathon Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WOIWomensMiniMarathon/ .
One particular group Moy Davitts Ladies GAA Club went to great lengths to get all the club involved making a substantial donation to the Cancer Fund for Children see video here https://www.facebook.com/moydavittsladies.foxford/videos/1430792850457883/
Due to the current COVID19 Pandemic many people were delighted to be part of an initiative to keep them active with Ballina woman Ann Egan stating
“The mini marathon has been part of my life for the last 10 years or so. I was delighted to run 4 loops around my house at 12 Noon today to be part of such a great event. Thank you so much for keeping us active”
Maura Hastings from Kilmeena added: “I think the mini marathon organisers deserve a big thank you for all you have done over the years. The event means so much to a lot of people. You have encouraged so many ladies, secondary school girls & most recently primary school children to get active, not to mention all the money that has been raised for charities”
Along with the Physios COVID19 Campaign its fair to say that several thousand people including individuals and families were active over Mayo Day weekend. While raising funds for charity and donning the county colours was a primary objective for some, for others it was to improve their physical and mental wellbeing which is so important in this current environment.
Charlie Lambert Head of Mayo Sports Partnership praised the input of all the Sports Partnership team, partners Mayo.ie, Western People and Sport Ireland.
“There was a groundswell of opinion amongst all our stakeholders that we should try and organise a virtual event that everyone could participate in. Massive thanks to all the Sports Partnership team who devised the event format and to our supporting partners. I can assure you the mini marathon will be back on the streets of Castlebar bigger and better than ever in 2021.”
“Huge congratulations to Aileen Shaw and all the Physios on their COVID19 success” he added.
Mayo Sports Partnership continues to promote physical activity in the community and information on its #BeActive campaign can be found on its Facebook page www.facebook.com/mayosport1 . Printed exercise resource sheets for older adults or people with a disability can also be obtained by phoning the Sports Partnership office 094 9064360 or email [email protected]
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Check out the many Beginners Couch to 5K Programmes running throughout the County. These are an ideal way to prepare for the 2020 event.
