Frequently Asked Questions

  • Entries for the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon will open early March. We may have limited time offers before that date.

  • The 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on Sunday 2nd June at 12.30pm. The 10k will begin at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 and end on Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.

  • The 2024 event will start at 12.30pm. You should be in your correct wave from 12pm. If you arrive late, you will be directed to the back of the race.

  • Yes, we will have both a physical and virtual event this year. You will be able to enter for either race via the ENTER HERE button on the home page of our website when we go on general sale in March. Virtual tickets will not be available for the early bird offers.

  • Entry for the physical event in Dublin city centre is €33 per person, plus postage and processing fees. You will be able to choose to either get your race number/pack posted to you, or you can choose to collect your race number/pack in our Number Collection centre in Dublin city. Locations and dates TBC. Early bird pricing may differ.

  • To enter simply go to the home page of our website (www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie) and click on the ENTER NOW button.

    Alternatively, a printed entry form will be available in the Irish Independent during the campaign. We will promote the dates when the entry form will appear on our social media channels.

  • Yes! We are happy for you to take part with your friends and family. If you want to be in the same wave, please ensure you select the same wave when you enter. Remember, you cannot move up waves, but you will be allowed to move down waves to join your friends.

  • You can enter groups of people using the Online Entry System. The booking form will allow you to book up to 10 people in one go. One person can use their contact details when booking for friends and family. However, it is advisable and strongly recommended that everyone provides their own mobile number and email address. This ensures we can communicate with each participant individually and allows them to access their individual details in the manage my booking section on our website if required. For groups of more than 20 you may submit in batches of 10 online. If you are looking to organise a larger group please call or email our office at 01-2930984 / info@vhiwomensminimarathon.ie where the team can offer further support.

  • The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is a 10-kilometre event. Walk, Jog, Run - it's up to you!

  • The minimum age to enter the event is 14 years of age.

  • We do recommend that you consult with your GP in advance of undertaking the challenge to ensure you are fit enough to take part and this event poses no risk to your health.

  • Women who expect to finish the 10km distance in a 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 look to 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.

    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.

  • To submit proof of your time, please upload a clear and legible image of your race result or any official documentation that includes your name, the event name, and your finishing time. This can be a screenshot or photo of your online race results, a photo of your printed race certificate, or a link to your official race results page.

  • You can upload your proof of time during the registration process on our event website. Look for the designated section or prompt that allows you to submit your proof. Make sure the file is clear and readable before uploading.

  • If you experience any issues uploading your proof of time, double-check the file format and size. Ensure that the document is clear and includes all necessary information. If the problem persists, please reach out to our customer service team.

  • We strongly encourage participants to upload their proof of time during the registration process. However, if you encounter any difficulties or forget to do so, you will be prompted via email with instructions on how to submit your proof at a later stage.

  • There is no specific template for the proof of time document. However, your JPEG/ PDF/ screenshots of your file/ image should clearly display your name, the event name, and your finishing time. Ensure the document is easy to read and understand.

  • If you do not submit proof of your time for the Fast Jogger category or faster categories, you will be moved down to the next category available that does not require validation. This could be jogging or if full the walking category.

  • You will receive a confirmation email once your proof of time has been reviewed and accepted. If there are any issues or discrepancies, our team will contact you for clarification.

  • Race numbers will only be posted to anyone who has selected the postage option when entering.

    We will start posting out race numbers mid-May, in order of booking.

    Once your race number has been assigned to you and posted we will email you to confirm that it is on its way to you with An Post.   

    Please allow 5 working days from receipt of our email for your race number/pack to arrive.   

  • If you want to have your race pack posted to you, you will need to register and select postage by midnight on May 16, 2024. If you miss this deadline, you will have to collect from our collection venue at The Hilton Conrad on June 1st.

  • If you missed the postage deadline, you can choose to collect yur race pack from one of our physical collection venues.

  • Yes of course! Just make sure you put C/o Your name and address and ensure a correct eircode is used.

  • There is no obligation to raise money for a charity or cause. Many participants use this event to fundraise for their favourite charity or cause, but it is not necessary to fundraise to participate in the event.

  • We have partnered with Ireland’s leading fundraising platform , iDonate. You can set up your fundraising account with them here –  Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon 2025.

    Please contact your chosen charity or cause directly if they are not listed with iDonate and let them know you would like to fundraise for them.  

    Alternatively, you can raise money however you wish.

  • No buggies, pushchairs, prams, scooters, motorised vehicles, motorised devices, baby slings, baby carriers or dogs/pets of any kind are not permitted on the physical course for health and safety reasons.

  • Yes! We are offering the opportunity to commemorate your Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon experience with an iTab medal insert. Details coming soon on our website.

  • The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is a women’s only event. Anyone who signs up identifying as a woman will always be welcome to take part.

  • You will be able to update some information through your “manage my booking” function at a later stage. Please note if your race number has already been assigned and ready for posting, we will not be able to reissue a new race number.   

    Alternatively, please email info@vhiwomensminimarathon.ie with your order number and one of the team will pick it up and make any changes required where possible.

  • We do not offer refunds.

  • Not at all. You are welcome to take part on your own and without fundraising if you wish.