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VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
The Mini Marathon is back for its 44nd year, taking place on Sunday, 31st May, 2026.
The Mini Marathon is an annual 10k charity road race and is the largest Women’s event of its kind in the world!
Women taking part in the event choose which charity they will support and raise funds for, and any local causes gain vital funds from the event. The Vhi Women’s Mini marathon is one of the largest one-day charity events in the country.
We would love you to choose to support the Irish Kidney Association!
VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
after you have registered for the event
After you’ve signed up to race, use this form to let us know and we will send you an IKA t-shirt and support you in any way we can. If you’re part of a team, pick one team leader to complete this form on behalf of everyone else.
Ring Of Kerry 2026
SATURDAY, 4TH JULY 2026
170 km cycle
Location: Killarney, Kerry
2026 Ring of Kerry places are now available.
This iconic cycling event, now in it’s 44rd year, takes place along one of the world’s most renowned touring routes. The Ring Of Kerry, an 170KM circular route starting and ending in the beautiful town of Killarney.
Has the Irish Kidney Association helped you or a loved one and you are looking to give back? Do you want to be a part of something new or want to try and compete on your time from before?
If you consider cycling for the Irish Kidney Association all funds raised from your cycle will directly support kidney patients and their families throughout Ireland. By choosing this worthy cause, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by kidney-related illnesses.
IKA Joins 4,000 Cyclists for the 2025 Ring of Kerry Cycle
The Irish Kidney Association proudly participated in the iconic Ring of Kerry Cycle, an event that saw nearly 4,000 cyclists take to the roads for a remarkable cause. Among them, over 140 riders represented the IKA, many of whom are fundraising to support vital services for kidney patients across Ireland while raising organ donor awareness.
Thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to our charity cyclists’ in 2024.
We are so proud to announce a whopping €63,500 was raised!
Let us know if you are cycling in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle
Thank you for choosing to fundraise for the Irish Kidney Association. You will not only be raising vital funds, but also spreading awareness and hope for countless individuals and families. Your fundraiser will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by kidney-related illnesses.
Please fill out the form below so our fundraising team can stay in touch with the latest news and updates.
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We Are A Tier One Charity!
What does Tier One mean?
Each year the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle selects official main beneficiary charities. The Irish Kidney Association has been selected as one of the 9 beneficiary charities for 2025.
How is the money raised?
Your entry fee for the Cycle will go towards a fund which is split between all the nominated charities.
Once you’ve signed up, you will be sent a link to set up an iDonate fundraising page, which you can share with your friends and family to get them to sponsor you! All the money you raise via iDonate will go to the Irish Kidney Association.
In The Media
‘East Kerry kidney and pancreas recipient welcomes new law on organ donation’
Radio Kerry
‘Eithne honours her dad’s kidney donor’
KillarneyToday
‘Cork man to cycle the Ring of Kerry in honour of his organ donor’
CorkBeo
Dublin City Marathon 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
26.2 mile /42.2 km
Location: Dublin City Centre
Thank you everyone who signed up as a charity runner for Dublin Marathon 2026
Registration is now closed and the countdown is on for this year’s 2025 Irish Life Dublin Marathon.
The Dublin Marathon is an annual event that takes place on the last Sunday of October in Ireland’s capital city covering a distance of 42.2 km/ 26.2 mile.
If you consider running for the Irish Kidney Association all funds raised from your run will directly support kidney patients and their families throughout Ireland. By choosing this worthy cause, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by kidney-related illnesses.
Thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to our charity runners’ in 2024.
We are so proud to announce a whopping €57,000 was raised!
Let us know if you are running the Dublin Marathon
If you have a place in the Dublin Marathon and have not yet chosen a charity, we would love to hear from you!
By fundraising for the Irish Kidney Association, you will not only be raising vital funds for services, but also spreading awareness and hope for countless individuals and families. You can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by kidney-related illnesses.
Let us know that you would like to fundraise for us and join #TEAMIKA by filling out the form below.
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