A 10km run to the President's official residence, Áras an Uachtaráin in the Phoenix Park, was organised by Kneecap in aid of charity. The run began at Dalymount Park, home to Bohemians FC, and was held in aid of the Gaza Food and Play project. More than 200 runners held Palestine flags, wore Bohs jerseys, and shouted "Free Palestine" as they ran through the rain. At one point, the runners ran towards a gap in the hedge surrounding the President's residence and cheered at Ms Connolly, who encouraged them on their journey.
A Muslim charity run that stopped women and girls over 12 from taking part is reviewing its policies after a backlash. Organised by the East London Mosque and the London Muslim Centre, it was only open to men, boys of all ages and girls under 12. While single-sex charity runs can be legally permissible, she said organisers could have taken practical steps such as different starting times or separate groups to accommodate women and girls without compromising religious beliefs.
Whether this is your annual tradition or your very first time, this is a very silly, very San Francisco way to bring in the holidays. On the day of the event, make sure to come early to check out Santa's Village. Then stay after the course for the award ceremony, skivvies runway, and drag show. We'll provide changing booths, clothing checks, glam stations, and plenty of selfie ops.
Henry Daubeney, a 19-year-old university student from Putney, completed a nearly 700km run from London to Spain to honor his late grandmother, Margaret Daubeney, who died from cancer.