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Join Team IKA
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is an annual event that usually takes place on the June Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin city covering a distance of 10km.
Why Run for the Irish Kidney Association?
By choosing to run for the Irish Kidney Association, you’re making a real difference to people living with kidney disease.
Your fundraising helps to provide vital patient support services, holiday breaks, counselling, advocacy, and public awareness about organ donation and kidney health.

Join Team IKA
Register as a charity runner for the Irish Kidney Association for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon 2026.
If you already have a place and would like to fundraise for kidney patients and their families, join Team IKA on iDonate.
If you need assistance in filling out the form, or have any questions relating to fundraising with the Irish Kidney Association please get in touch.
Read some of our inspirational Women’s stories from 2025

Jessie’s was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at just 17 right before sitting her Leaving Certificate.

Alanna Kennedy’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease at the age of 22 in 2020.

Maria’s younger brother Padraig, affectionately known as Podge, was diagnosed with only 10% kidney function.

Crea’s younger cousin Lana was only 8 months old when she was first diagnosed with Bilateral Kidney Dysplasia.
