Purple Run

Down Syndrome Irelands Purple Run is returning this October. Together, we go further.

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we are asking you to complete a marathon across the month of October while raising funds for our Down syndrome community. This is YOUR marathon and you can decide how you want to complete this incredible 42km challenge.

The Purple Run is a virtual event, which means it can take place anywhere you like. You can run in your local park once a week, take daily walks on a scenic route, or even team up with your friends for a weekly group run, once it’s a total of 42km across October.

Why not gather a group of family, friends or colleagues together to organise a Purple Run to really make a splash?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fundraising pack?

Yes, once you register we will send you your pack. Please allow 5 working days to receive your pack.

In your pack you will find a Purple Run t-shirt, a calendar to track your progress with a letter on the back.

What is the cost for signing up?

There is a €20 fee to take part. This helps to cover the cost of your fundraising pack and postage.

I want my office to take part, how do I got about that?

We love to see workplaces coming together to support Down Syndrome Ireland. Purple Run is such a fantastic opportunity to bring together staff and build morale – for a great a cause!

For a workplace to take part, each person must register here and then select a Team instead of Individual. If a Team is already created, the person must find their team and select them. If a Team is not created yet, you can choose Create Team.

Do I need to complete the full marathon in a day?

This is YOUR marathon, your way. You can complete the marathon in a day, a week or across the whole month.

Please use our calendar to track your kilometres and keep your friends and family updated on your progress.

How do I track my Purple Run?

You can use our calendar to track your kilometres and keep your friends and family updated on your progress. You can also use apps like Strava or Nike Run Club to track your routes – these apps have great features for sharing on social media so don’t forget to share it on your pages and in the Purple Run Facebook group to encourage others to donate or take part!

How do I access the Facebook group?

After you register, you will get a link in your emails with access to the Facebook group. We encourage you to send updates, pictures and screenshots of those Strava stats for all the kudos! Let’s build a purple community this October and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in style – together!

How do I lodge my funds?

First of all – thank you!!! By fundraising for Purple Run, you are making such an impact on this incredible community and we appreciate every euro raised.

For any cash or cheque donations, you can find out how to lodge them here.