Thursday, January 10, 2008




The Jack And Jill Run up the Hill 2009

Will take place in Kenmare on Saturday April 18 th 2009.

This is a 10-kilometre charity run or walk in the surroundings of Kenmare town.
Last year 850 people took to the hills, had an enjoyable day ………..and night!
and raised €32,000 for a deserving cause.

2009 sees the return of ‘The Jack and Jill’. Monies raised in the event for 09 are to be donated to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and Kenmare Community Care.  Jack and Jill provide respite care for severely ill children, up to the age of four, and their families, in the Republic of Ireland, Including many in Kerry and surrounds.  Kenmare Community Care provides meals, activities and company for the local elderly people in the centre in Shelburne St, Kenmare 5 days a week

The race is being organised in conjunction with Kenmare Triathlon Club.  A minimum entry fee of €30.00 will be collected from each entrant and a tee shirt be included in this fee. The use of sponsorship cards is therefore not required.

It is open to runners and walkers of all ages.

Under 16’s must be accompanied and can enter for a minimum of € 5.00

All entrants are asked to bring a friend.

The run/walk is on a Saturday afternoon at 3 pm and starts and finishes in the Square

Refreshments (Waterstation and coffee/cookies) will be provided at the Top Of The Hill and at the finish line.

Please support this event for a good cause.

For more information and entry forms please see the new Jack and Jill page at http://www.kenmaretri.com/events/jack-and-jill-run. Online entry and downloadable entry forms, pictures and route map are all available here.