100-member team, including 25 asylum seekers, aims to break marathon record with Sanctuary Runners in Dublin.

A team of 100, including 25 asylum seekers, will run in the Dublin Marathon, seeking to set a record for the most international protection applicants in a full marathon. Founded by Graham Clifford, Sanctuary Runners promotes community integration through activities like running and swimming, celebrating diverse backgrounds. With 42 groups across Ireland and over 20,000 participants since 2018, the event emphasizes unity beyond legal status or ethnicity.

October 25, 2024
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