Donegal Marathon 2015‘The Peoples Marathon’

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…..