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Buncrana men to run backyard marathon for frontline workers

written by Chris McNulty April 20, 2020
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A DONEGAL father and his three sons will run a marathon within the confines of their backyard.

Buncrana man Gary Doherty and his sons Jack, Patrick and Christopher will each run just over 10k on Wednesday, May 6.

In two weeks’ time, the quartet will take to the backyard of their home at Ardaravan Heights.

“As we are confined to our home, like the vast majority of people, we will do a relay back yard marathon to raise money for front line health services,” Jack Doherty said.

“We are fortunate enough to be in good health so we have decided to play a small part for those who need it most.”

Their back yard measures 21.5m in length.

Between them, the Dohertys will have to complete 1,963 lengths of the yard to complete a standard 42.195k, marathon.

So far, they have raised over €1,300.

To donate, click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/back-yard-relay-marathon

Buncrana men to run backyard marathon for frontline workers was last modified: April 20th, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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