Aware 5K
5KM Odd Sock Fun Run/Walk in aid of Aware - whichever you prefer! held in Blackwater, Enniscorthy, Wexford.
Proceeds go to Aware, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma on mental health and offering support services to people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder.
This run/walk is about creating a safe space, to talk, to listen, and to be there for one another as a community.
The event challenges mental health stigma head on, especially around men’s mental health, where 2 out of 3 suicides are male. Too many people are struggling quietly. Too many feel they have to carry it alone.
On Saturday, April 18th, we run/walk for the conversations we cannot afford to ignore.
There is a 5km fun run/walk untimed for individuals (buggies and dogs allowed).
There will be prizes for 1st place male, female and for the most flamboyant socks!!
Details
When: Saturday 18th April 2026.
Where: Corrigan’s Pub, Blackwater, Wexford.
Registration closing date: Thursday 16th April
Start time: 2pm. Sign in: 12.25pm – 1.30pm
Start/Finish: Car park at Corrigan’s Pub, Blackwater.
Age limit: Minors to be accompanied by suitable adult.
Cost: €15
What is included: Water, light refreshments.
Parking: Ample parking available behind Spar shop, in the village and the church car park.
NB: No parking in Corrigan’s Car Park.
Mental health awareness is not a one-time event; it is a continuous journey.
By participating in this awareness run/walk, you are contributing to an ongoing movement that strives to create lasting change in how society perceives and addresses mental health.
Build a Supportive Community. Strength lies in unity.
#MentalHealthMatters Join the Journey