The 17th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk takes place this St Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17th March. Over 2,500 enthusiastic walkers are expected to take on the 26km challenge with the option of starting at Howth or Dún Laoghaire Harbour and finishing at the opposite harbour.
In addition to benefiting mental and physical health, the event offers a lovely opportunity to get friends and family together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and have a bit of fun, all while raising vital funds for the range of free services provided by the charity for people affected by depression and bipolar disorder across Ireland.
Participants are encouraged to enjoy the stunning views of Dublin Bay along the way, then stop off at the Halfway Hooley hosted at Dublin Port Company’s Pumphouse, where complimentary refreshments and entertainment will be provided between 11am and 3pm.
The walk is suitable for most fitness levels, and entrants are encouraged to join a community of over 2,500 friendly and welcoming walkers. All participants will receive a t-shirt on the day to help raise awareness (see what we did there?) and show their support for mental health.
The event costs €25 to sign up and all proceeds will go towards the free services provided by Aware.
Words: Martina Murray
