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Born2Run's Run Forest Run series begins at Minnowburn

Runners will return to Minnowburn for the opening race in the 2018-19 Run Forest Run series
Runners will return to Minnowburn for the opening race in the 2018-19 Run Forest Run series Runners will return to Minnowburn for the opening race in the 2018-19 Run Forest Run series

THE 2018-19 Run Forest Run series kicks off this coming Saturday with the first of eight 10K & 5K races taking place in Minnowburn.

Organised by the award-winning Born2Run events team, the series has gathered a huge following since its inception four years ago.

There will be eight races taking place over the winter months and whether you're new to running, a seasoned pro, recovering from the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon or just looking to keep your running up over the winter, it's ideal

All runners will receive a beautiful commemorative medal depicting a course landmark and those who complete six out of the eight will qualify for a finishers T-shirt.

The dates and venues are as follows

Nov 3: Minnowburn

Nov 17: Drum Manor

Dec 1: Loughgall

Dec 15: Kilbroney

Jan 5: Tollymore

Jan 19: Gosford

Feb 2: Antrim Castle Gardens

Feb 23: Castlewellan