Kildare communities still in keep fit mode with more Fun Runs planned in Kilcullen and Monasterevin

Operation Transformation swept the country and Co Kildare in recent months but even as the RTÉ popular programme ended, many Kildare communities are still in keep fit mode to support local projects or schools.

A Family Fun Run in aid of S. Joseph's National School, Halverstown, near Kilcullen will take place on  2.30pm on Sunday next, 5 March. Online Bookings are still being taken.

It's only €15 per person and €30 per family to register online at popupraces.ie You can also register on the day from 1-2pm in the Parish Centre in Kilcullen. Complimentary refreshments will be served afterwards in the Parish Centre.

Monasterevin will host its third Fun Run on Sunday week, March 12 with the annual event in aid of St John’s National School. Starting at 1pm in Monasterevin, registration takes place from 10am-12pm at the school on Drogheda Street.

Last year, there were 170 finishers with Roibeard Miller from Ballyroan AC taking the male honours in a time of 17:24 and Lisa Murphy from St Michael’s AC being the first lady home.

Apart from cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places male and female, there is a raffle for all race entrants to win a Garmin FR 235 running watch and also a general raffle with lots of great prizes from local businesses. A tea and treats day including massage and facial for two tops the list of prizes.

“All levels of fitness are welcomed - if you can walk 5k you will be able to be part of this great local event which is a very important fundraiser for St John's N.S” said a member of the organising committee.

Photo shows last year's entrants in the St John's NS Fun Run