Airtricity, Ireland’s
greenest and second-largest energy provider, was today
announced as the new title sponsor of the Dublin Marathon. This partnership
also includes the Race Series, which will take place in Swords and the Phoenix
Park in June, July, August and September 2013 in preparation for the main
Marathon event.
This announcement was
made earlier today by Airtricity Dublin Marathon Race Director Jim Aughney, in
the company of Stephen Wheeler, Airtricity Managing Director, and fitness
expert and TV Broadcaster Karl Henry at the official launch in the Phoenix
Park.
Last year, a record of over 14,000 people
participated in the Dublin Marathon and over 20,000 people took part across the
Race Series in the months leading up.
The economic value of the Airtricity Dublin Marathon
to the city and county of Dublin over the October Bank Holiday weekend is
estimated at over €10 million.
Welcoming the new
sponsorship Airtricity Dublin Marathon Race Director Jim Aughney commented:
“We are delighted to have Airtricity on board
as our new title sponsor this year. Airtricity shares our vision and aims for
the growth of the Dublin Marathon. It is a huge endorsement of what we
have achieved to date, and strong support for our development plans, to have
such a sponsor involved. Airtricity has a great history of supporting events in
Ireland and we look forward to developing a long-term relationship with
them.”
Stephen Wheeler,
Airtricity Managing Director, commented:
“As someone who ran
my first Dublin Marathon in 2011, I’m delighted that Airtricity is the new
energy behind this well-loved Dublin and national sporting event. Airtricity is
a proud supporter of Irish Sport
at all levels. Through our investment as title sponsor of the Airtricity League, as Official Energy Partner to
the FAI and its international teams, and
as a supporter of local sports clubs nationwide through our wind farm community
funds, we’re doing more to give
back to local and national sporting clubs and events. Now, through our sponsorship of the Airtricity Dublin Marathon, we’re
helping to support the marathon and race series at this important stage in its
development and growth.”
Well-known fitness expert and TV Broadcaster
Karl Henry said:
“It is great to see Airtricity come on board
and give the Dublin Marathon a huge boost ahead of this year’s event. With over
14,000 participants last year, the marathon and race series is a fantastic way
to get out and get fit. With today’s boost, hopefully more and more people will
sign up and ensure that the 2013 Airtricity Dublin Marathon will surpass last
year’s level and create new records.”
The Airtricity Dublin Marathon takes place on
Bank Holiday Monday, 28th October 2013. For further information or
to register visit www.dublinmarathon.ie or www.facebook.com/dublinmarathon
2013 Airtricity Race Series
5
mile run – Saturday 29th June, Phoenix Park
Fingal
10K run – Sunday July 21st, Swords
Frank
Duffy 10 mile run – Saturday August 24th, Phoenix Park
Dublin
Half Marathon – Saturday September 21st, Phoenix Park
Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2013
Monday October 28th
2013
Stephen Wheeler, Airtricity Managing Director and Jim Aughney Race Director Airtricity Dublin Marathon at the launch.