Ireland West Airport and Portwest launch the 2025 Airport 5k Runway Fun Run

Ireland West Airport is delighted to announce, in partnership with Portwest, that our hugely popular annual 5k runway fun run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport on Saturday, September 13th at 6:00 pm.

Runners and walkers will take off down the runway at 6:00 p.m. and complete a 5km course with a difference. All are welcome to attend what promises to be a fantastic evening for the whole family, raising much-needed funds for our charity partners in 2025.

The airport charity partners for 2025 are the Connacht SBHI Branch (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland), Dillon Quirke Foundation, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Order of Malta (Knock Branch), The National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Western Alzheimers

Entry to the event costs €20 per adult and €5 for under-16s. A special family rate of €40 will be available for families of two adults and two kids.  Participants will receive a race t-shirt, complimentary car parking, and refreshments at the airport will be provided on the day.

Participants can sign up and find more information by visiting www.irelandwestairport.com/runwayrun The number of participants is restricted, and those interested are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. A ‘Virtual option’ will also be available again this year for those who wish to support the charities but cannot make it on the day and would like to do a virtual run or walk, etc.

Commenting at the launch of the Portwest 5k Runway Fun Run, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director, Ireland West Airport, said, “2025 will be the 8^th year of our hugely popular airport runway run, which is the only run of its type in the country. It continues to grow in popularity and is a fantastic occasion at the airport, which raises over €20,000 every year for our charity partners. The airport is delighted to again partner with six new charities this year and in doing so recognising the amazing work these charities do in their local communities and beyond. We look forward to welcoming a big crowd to the airport on the 13^th of September and in turn to raising significant monies for our fantastic six charities”.

Commenting on the launch on behalf of the Runway Run sponsor, Portwest Commercial Director Orla Good said, “Portwest is once again proud to sponsor the unique Ireland West Airport Runway Run for a seventh year. This event continues to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit, health, and generosity. We’re honoured to support such an inspiring initiative that raises vital funds for incredible Irish charities. It’s always a highlight of the year for us at Portwest, and we look forward to seeing families, friends, and colleagues come together for a fun-filled and impactful evening. Best of luck to all participants, your efforts make a real difference””

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Pictured at the launch of the 2025 Portwest 5k Airport Runway Fun Run are  Steve Jordan, Portwest, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director, Ireland West Airport, Dan Quirke, Dillon Quirke Foundation, John Egan, Order of Malta, Dr Lourda McHugh, National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Audrey Duffy, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Tomas Geraghty, Portwest and Noeline Ruane, Connacht SBHI Branch (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland)