Lisburn Half Marathon launched

The launch of the 2012 Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and 3K Fun Run took place at Coca-Cola’s All-Ireland facility in Lisburn.

Organiser, Lisburn City Council, event sponsor Coca-Cola and media promoter U105, are looking forward to celebrating this 30th milestone with thousands of runners.

Participants can register online at www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com for any of the three races.

Councillor Thomas Beckett, Chairman of the Council’s Leisure Services Committee, speaking at the launch, said: “This annual event, which is now in its 30th year, is one of Northern Ireland’s largest sporting participation events. The Half Marathon is one of the Council’s event highlights and provides runners of all abilities with the opportunity to get together and hopefully run for charity with the 10K Road Race or 3K Fun Run option.

Mr Marcel Martin, General Manager of Coca-Cola, speaking about the partnership with the Council, said: “As a local business Coca-Cola has a long standing relationship with Lisburn City Council and the city’s residents, and is proud to be part of an event which is focussed just as much on community spirit as it is on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, an ethos mirrored by Coca-Cola’s commitment to give back to - and be a real part of - the local community, whilst providing an opportunity for everyone, irrespective of ability or age, to get out and get active.

£1 from each entry will go to this year’s Mayoral Charity, Lisburn 2gether Special Olympics Club.

Also at the launch, the Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Brian Heading, added: “I encourage as many residents and runners from further afield to participate in one of the three races offered by this annual event. My Mayoral Charity, Lisburn 2gether Special Olympics Club, will benefit from each entry and I would ask those participating to raise funds for my charity, if they do not already have one in mind.”

To register for any of the three races simply log on to: www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com and complete the online application form.

Printed application forms will be available from Lisburn City Council leisure facilities, local sports shops, Sport NI and various outlets displaying the Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon poster.