Foyle Valleys’ annual run/walk in memory of their late colleague Colm Wilkinson takes place on Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm. The course for both will be the same as previous years, along the cycle path by the River Foyle at Brandywell.

The 5 mile run is an accurately measured, flat and fast course which will appeal to both the serious runner and fun runner who would like to measure their progress over a fixed distance.

The course records are held by Gregory Roberts 25min 30secs, male category and Cathy McCourt 30min 04secs, female category.

Registration for the event opens at 6pm at the Long Tower Youth Centre which is beside the Brandywell Stadium. Both the walk and run will be set off at 7.30pm along the traffic free routes. Please allow 15 minutes to walk from the youth centre to the start area along the cycle path.

Entry fee of £9.00 will include a quality technical tee-shirt for the first 120 to enter and a goody bag for all entrants. Prizes will be awarded for the categories in the run only. All money raised will be distributed between three nominated charities, Foyle Hospice, the Pink Ladies and Multiple Sclerosis (Foyle).

Last year almost £2000 was raised in total with over 120 entrants taking part. Foyle Valley hopes that many newcomers will participate this year to maintain the great success of the event and to support these good causes.

Foyle Valley AC would like to thank once again all our sponsors of the event: Prime Decor, Home Service, Celtic Bar, C&C Ireland Ltd and A. Mc Clean Bookmakers for their continuing support. Also a big thank you to Brian Mc Menamin and his staff at the Long Tower Youth Centre, especially Janice and her team, who provide both the registration venue and the welcome refreshments for the competitors after the event. We hope to see a good turnout on the night for this enjoyable and worthwhile event.