Welcome to the Rathlin Run 2008 website!
Take some time to look around, download an entry form and then get training for the big race...

Latest News
Great to see everyone at the Belfast Marathon on Monday 5th. There seemed to be great interest in the run - hopefully we will see you all in August.

Having problems with the Entry Form link on the left? Try right clicking and choosing Save Target As... Pick somewhere you can find easily (ie. desktop) and download file. Once downloaded, double click to open. You need to have Adobe Reader or similar, no more than 4 years old. Download version 8 for free at www.adobe.com

Saturday 30th August has been confirmed as the race date. Entry forms are now being sent out and you can also download them via the link on the left.

Last year's photos are now online (at last!!!). Click here to see them on Flickr.

We finally managed to find the ballot tickets from last year and make the draw. The winners drawn from the hat are:

Fred Watson from Ballinamallard
Lee O’Brien from Newtownstewart
K Loughrey from Coleraine
Bryan McCart from Rasharkin

Congratulations - your prizes are on their way to you.

Thanks
This year's run is being supported by northcoastcottages.com (book luxury self catering accommodation on Rathlin Island and the north coast of Ireland by calling Hilary on 028 7131 8288). Thank you for your help!

Introduction
Rathlin Run was established in 2002 by Raleigh International Northern Ireland as a major fundraising event for Youth Development. Over the few years it has received a highly positive response from the athletes and people in the area. Each year the event has developed both in numbers of participants and in the presentation of the experience. The Rathlin Run is more than just a very challenging road race but an experience! It is a package that combines the distinctive character of island life and its community with the infused energy of the athletes.

Fundraising
Belfast Activity Centre is a registered charity (X0203/90) that aims to engage young people aged 14-25 from all backgrounds in holistic long-term programmes that provide them with the opportunity to explore and advance their personal and social development, mainly through the medium of Adventure Learning and Outdoor Activity. BAC works with young people with a broad range of physical and learning disabilities; young people at risk of social exclusion; unemployed people who face multiple barriers to employment; and detached young people. Further information at www.belfastactivitycentre.com

Rathlin Run is organised as a fundraising event to help Belfast Activity Centre continue to develop their valuable work with young people from across Northern Ireland. This event is entirely organised by volunteers so all proceeds from the race after expenses go directly to the centre’s work.