What a fantastic day we had at the Born to Run Tralee Event 2025 — in what turned out to be our hottest day in a while! The sun was shining, the smiles were everywhere, and the energy was just amazing. I’m so proud of everyone who came out to run and support us and helped raise awareness and funds for the Kerry Cancer Support Group Transport Link 💛🚐 — such an important cause close to our hearts.
Honestly, none of this would have happened without the awesome team working behind the scenes. From all the admin and course measuring to planning and organizing the big day — you all put in so much time and effort, and I’m so grateful for every single one of you.
Big shoutouts to some real legends who helped make the day run smooth:
💙 Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána — thanks for keeping everything safe and on track.
👕 Titan Sports — those race tops looked brilliant! The runners loved them.
🏅 Thanks to Bernard @ Trophy World, who again sorted us out with the amazing medals and trophies — with a special shoutout to Kathleen and Martin for the beautiful medal designs!
🌿 Joanie @ Tralee Bay Wetlands — your support before and during the event was incredible.
☕️ To Margaret @ Lakeside Café, who is always on hand to offer her support for our little club throughout the year — her help with this event was absolutely invaluable.
📢 Ciara, thanks for your creativity and design of the posters — it helped hugely with advertising the event.
🚽 Eoin — sorting the portaloos might not be glamorous, but it was a huge help!
🛑 Jim, James, Tom, and Liam — you nailed the course signs. Everyone knew exactly where to go thanks to you.
🚴 Paudie Moriarty, Ciara O’Callaghan, Michelle Greaney, and Martin Moore — cheers for leading the races with so much energy.
🚐 Kerry Cancer Support Group Transport Link — thanks for being there and for the amazing work you do.
💉 Thanks to the Medicall crew who helped whenever needed — our runners were always in safe hands.
💧 A big thank you to Frank & Caitriona for setting up the water stations along the route — keeping everyone refreshed and going strong!
📸 Jerry Walsh, Barry Fitzgerald, Dermot Crean,, and Kieran Connolly — your photos captured the spirit of the day perfectly. Thanks for sharing those moments.
⏱️ And to Lucy, our race timer — you made it all so easy and smooth. Thanks a million!
🙌 A huge thanks to our volunteer coordinator Helen who played a blinder with the logistics, expertly sorting out all the different roles for our volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you!
🙌 And to our incredible volunteers — you’re the heart and soul of this event. Thanks for giving up your Sunday, keeping our runners safe, hydrated, and motivated, and just being awesome.
…and to anyone who helped in any way — we really appreciate it! Your support means the world to us.
This event showed me just how strong and supportive our community is. It wasn’t just about the race — it was about coming together and making a difference.
Thanks again, everyone! 🙌
With lots of gratitude,
Rose Brosnan
Race Director, Born to Run Tralee Event 2025
Born to Run Tralee 