Jog For a Dog returns to Celbridge

Sunday April 17th will see the return of the Jog for a Dog charity 5k in aid of My Canine Companion Autism Services to Castletown House, Celbridge. Following on from the success of last year's event, it returns this year and is kindly sponsored by Irish Dog Foods. Open to both runners and walkers, the race will start and end in the beautiful grounds of Castletown, while the 5k race itself takes the runners and walkers around the town.

The event was very well supported last year and raised over €10,000 for the Irish charity My Canine Companion who train service dogs for children and young adults with autism.

“Jog for a Dog raised significant funding for us last year and has helped us train additional and much needed autism service dogs. Like the majority of charities in this sector, we receive no government funding, therefore all our funds have to come from great fundraising events such as this - the charity and the families (including a number in the local area) who have received these dogs greatly appreciate the support" said Niall Ruddy, who co-founded the charity with his wife Cliona O'Rourke in 2011

Reduced rate online registration is now open at www.popupraces.ie with entry fees ranging from €10 for juveniles and walkers to €15 for senior runners.  Participants are also welcome to register in person at Castletown House on the day of the event (€15 for walkers & juveniles/€20 for senior runners) with the race itself due to start at 12.30pm. With chipped timing, medals and goody bags for all registered competitors; plus refreshments available for participants and their families on the day, this year's Jog For a Dog promises to be a great day out.

For further information and to register please see www.jog4adog.com  and Jog for a Dog Facebook/Twitter accounts for additional & up to date information including expert training and fitness tips. Email [email protected] for further information or to join a mailing list for regular newsletters. Sponsorship cards are also available. For more information on My Canine Companion please see www.mycaninecompanion.ie