Goal Christmas Mile - Kilbogget Park

WHERE - Kilbogget Park, Cabinteely

WHEN - 25th December 11am to 12pm

WHO - Cabinteely Athletic Club

Over the past three decades, the GOAL Mile has grown to become one of Ireland's most popular annual fundraisers. This Christmas, in what will be the event's 30th birthday, they are asking you to take part in a Mile near you!

The GOAL Mile was established in 1982 when GOAL's late chairperson and international athlete, Noel Carroll, came up with the idea to encourage people to run a mile at The Phoenix Park on Christmas morning for GOAL.

Much to everyone's delight, more than 250 people turned up. The event transferred to Belfield, UCD the following year and the flagship GOAL Mile was held there for the next 28 years.

The event has grown substantially since 1982; the flagship GOAL Mile attracts an attendance in excess of 4,000 each year. The Mile has also spread to other locations throughout the country and overseas to the UK and the US. It has become an integral part of Christmas Day for participating families and individuals who want to support GOAL's work on behalf of the poorest of the poor.  

In all, a record 107 GOAL Miles were scheduled to take place over the festive and New Year period in 2010 - and while the snow and ice won out in a number of locations, tens of thousands of people took part in more Miles last year than ever before, raising hundreds of thousands for GOAL's various humanitarian programmes across the developing world.

Support your local mile by turning up on the day and taking part. For any queries, please see FAQ or email Karen at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .