The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is a women's event, and anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome to take part. We have a strong diversity and inclusion agenda, and welcome women of all ages and levels of fitness in a positive and non-judgemental manner. 

Official entry dates are from March 2024 to 2nd June 2024. Some special limited time only entries may appear before this. 

You must be 14 years of age or older to participate in the event. 

You must be 18 years of age or older to compete in the Runner & Elite Runner Categories. (This is an AAI ruling.) 

Women who expect to finish the 10km distance in sub-60-minute category will need a time from a 10k race of 60 minutes or under OR a time from a 5 mile race of 50 minutes or under. Results must be from a chipped race within the last two years. Name, date and time must be clearly visible when submitting race details. If you have completed the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon race in 2022 or 2023 you can use your time to auto validate. We cannot accept times from Garmin, Strava or other tracking devices. For entry to the Fast Joggers sub-75-minute category we will accept 5K times of 30 minutes or under. A local parkrun is sufficient.

You will be notified by email of deadlines required for submitting qualifying times. An initial date of the 12th April 2024 is in place for race numbers being personalised with your name & due to be posted out. Cut-off times may vary for race numbers being posted verses collected. Deadline dates may be updated and advertised closer to event day.

Please note you will only be validated for the category you select. If your time is slower than this, you will receive a message to say it has not been validated. It may be a case that you need to change the expected running time on your entry to match the time we can validate you for. We cannot accept times after any deadline date.

You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge. It is strongly recommended that you train for the Event. If you have not exercised before or for some time, you should consult your doctor before commencing your training for the Event. You must complete all the required medical information fields on the back of your race number prior to participating in the Event. 

You are required to wear your official event number on the front of your singlet/shirt to participate in Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. 

No un-official vehicles, prams, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, motorised wheelchairs or any type of motorised device will be allowed on the course. 

No animals/pets are allowed except Guide dogs, in which case we would encourage the owners to start at the back of the race where there is sufficient room for the dog to be seen, to avoid injury to the dog or to other participants. 

On guidance from Statutory Agencies, bag drop will be at Merrion Square. Belongings in a clear plastic bag can be left at the bag drop area entirely at owner’s risk. Contents must be clearly visible. These may be subject to search. Only small handbags (Max A4 size) will be allowed into the event. These will be subject to search. The safety of all our participants remains our primary focus.   

Competitors must start in the official start area for the category they have qualified for, at the official start time and keep to the full officially measured course. 

It is the responsibility of the competitor to familiarise themselves with the event rules and any Race Information as may be published by Women’s Mini Marathon Limited on our website at www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie and / or via our regular email newsletters. 

Cancellations and Refunds 

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. In entering the event, you understand that the entry fee goes solely towards covering the costs of organising the event. Once we receive and accept your entry, no refunds will be issued if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else. 

We reserve the right to reduce the course distance, change the course, or make any other amendment to the Event that we deem necessary in order to stage the Event. Any change to the Event will be communicated to you at the Event or sooner if practical to do so. 

Should the course distance be reduced as per above for the avoidance of doubt you agree that the Event is still deemed to be staged and that we will not be liable to you for any refund. 

In circumstances where the event is cancelled as a result of inclement weather or for reasons which are outside the control of Women’s Mini Marathon Limited, any refund of entry free will be entirely at the discretion of Women’s Mini Marathon Limited. 

Taking part for a Charity 

If you are not purchasing your entry ticket directly with your charity then you must enter yourself via our online registration on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie.  You will receive an email from the race organisers confirming that your Entry fee has been received and your entry has been accepted. You should only then contact the charity of your choice if you want to fundraise on their behalf.   

Competitions 

Participants who enter the event are eligible to enter into our competitions and will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions in relation to these prizes. See our website for full terms and conditions for specific competitions. 

Participants who enter the event up until race day 2nd June 2024 are therefore automatically included in the main entry competition and will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions in relation to these prizes. This will also apply to participants who enter any competitions that run on our social media accounts.  See our website for full terms and conditions for specific competitions. 

Agreement 

I understand that I enter the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon at my own risk and that neither Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd, The Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, or any of our sponsors/partners, will be held responsible for any accident suffered or injury sustained by myself from any cause whatsoever or for any property lost, mislaid or stolen on the course or at the changing areas. 

I accept that the onus is on me to ascertain whether there are any risks associated with me taking part in the activity and confirm that I am not aware of any medical condition or impairment that may be detrimental to my health if I participate in the activity. If I become aware of any such medical condition or impairment I will withdraw from the activity. If I am in any doubt as to my physical ability to take part in the activity, I must consult my doctor before arranging to take part. 

Furthermore, I hereby grant full permission to any of the foregoing to use photographs, films or recordings of the event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that this waiver includes any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the above parties, or otherwise. 

I consent to the use of my personal information for promotional purposes, this may include photographs, recordings and images where I am clearly identifiable. I agree that all copyright of photographs, recordings or films remain the property of Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. 

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur while I am travelling to or from the event, or during the event. I am also aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, Covid, effect of weather, traffic, and conditions of the road. 

I, for myself and my heirs and executors, hereby waive, release and forever discharge the event organizers, sponsors, promoters, Women’s Mini Marathon Limited and each of their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons associated with the event, for all my liabilities, claims, actions, or damages that I may have against them arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this event. 

Use of Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd website 

For more information on our privacy policy notice please refer to our full privacy notice at –https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/privacy-policy 

Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. makes this web site (the "site"), including all information, documents, communications, files, text, graphics, software, and products available through the site (collectively, the "materials") and all services operated by Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. and third parties through the site (collectively, the "services"), available for your use subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this document and any changes to this document that Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. may publish from time to time (collectively, the "terms of use"). 

By accessing or using this site in any way, including, without limitation, use of any of the services, downloading of any materials, or merely browsing the site, you agree to and are bound by the terms of use. 

Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. reserves the right to change the terms of use and other guidelines, or rules posted on the site from time to time at its sole discretion, and will provide notice of material changes on the home page of the site. Your continued use of the site, or any materials or services accessible through it, after such notice has been posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes. Your use of the site will be subject to the most current version of the terms of use, rules, and guidelines posted on the site at the time of such use. You should periodically check the "terms of use" link on the site's home page to view the then-current terms. If you breach any of the terms of use, your authorization to use this site automatically terminates, and any materials downloaded or printed from the site in violation of the terms of use must be immediately destroyed. 

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You are not permitted to use the marks without the prior written consent of Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. or such third party that may own the marks. Women’s Mini Marathon and logo are trademarks of Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. 

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Warranties and disclaimers 

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This site could include technical or other mistakes, inaccuracies, or typographical errors. Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. may make changes to the materials and services at this site, including the prices and descriptions of any products listed herein, at any time without notice. 

The materials or services at this site may be out of date, and Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. makes no commitment to update such materials or services. 

You understand and acknowledge that (i) Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for any content, products, or services offered by third parties through the site, including, without limitation, third-party vendors and third parties accessible through links on the site; (ii) Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. makes no representation or warranties whatsoever about any such third parties, their content, products, or services; (iii) any dealings you may have with such third parties are at your own risk; and (iv) Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. shall not be liable or responsible for any content, products, or services offered by third parties. 

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Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you. To the extent permissible, any implied warranties are limited to ninety (90) days. 

Personal information and privacy 

To learn about how Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. protects your personal information, such as your name and address, refer to the Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. privacy policy. Except as set forth in the privacy policy or in the terms of use, your personal information will be deemed to be confidential. You understand and agree that we may disclose information about you if we have a good faith belief that we are required to do so by law or legal process, to respond to claims, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. or others, or as stated in our privacy policy. 

Limitation of liability 

In no event, including, without limitation, negligence, shall Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd., its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, officers, directors, employees, partners, or suppliers be liable to you or any third party for any special, 

punitive, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of or the inability to use this site, its services, or materials, the statements or actions of any third party on or through the site, any dealings with vendors or other third parties, any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data, any information that is sent or received or not sent or received, any failure to store or loss of data, files, or other content, any services available through the site that are delayed or interrupted, or any web site referenced or linked to from this site. 

The foregoing does not affect your statutory rights. 

Some jurisdictions prohibit the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. Accordingly, the limitations and exclusions set forth above may not apply to you. 

Governing law and jurisdiction 

This site (excluding linked sites) is controlled by Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. from its offices in Ireland. By accessing this site, you and Women’s Mini Marathon Ltd. agree that all matters relating to your access to, or use of, this site shall be governed by the laws of Ireland. 

General 

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