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Some background facts• 2014 First Marathon in Donegal since 1981• History of Marathon running in Donegal• Key Flagship Event for North West Region• National & International attraction• Supports the growing participation in
endurance running• Compliments other events in region
Partnership – Community / Statutory / Business / Sporting
• Letterkenny AC• Donegal County Council• Donegal Sports Partnership• Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce• Community & Voluntary Sector
Others such as • Donegal Volunteer Centre• An Garda Síochana• Aura Leisure Centre
More than just a Marathon…..
• Focus event for endurance runners - fit for life, meet & train etc.
• Health benefit – promotes lifestyle changes• Family friendly day • Social Interaction – sport bring people
together• Tourism potential for region
2014 Participant Profile
Donegal Marathon 2014Full Men Women Total M/W
18-39 55 15 7040-44 24 6 3045-49 13 5 1850-54 16 1 1755-59 4 2 660+ 1 0 23
113 29Total 142
Half Men Women Total M/W18-39 184 178 36240-44 59 64 12345-49 43 45 8850-54 26 25 5155-59 16 14 3060+ 10 5 81
338 331Total 669
Grand Total Marathon Event 811
Importance of investment & support..
• Financial investment • Training & Education support• Media & Marketing Investment• Business investment• Volunteer support
Lets try and make it even better…..