Console urging people to dress like Rocky

Console urging people to dress like Rocky and join the Great Rocky Run for charity

Sporting groups, runners and walkers are being invited to dress like movie star Rocky and join the Great Rocky Run in aid of the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console.

Decked out in the grey tracksuit and red headband of underdog hero Rocky Balboa, the relay run organised by Galway’s Monivea Boxing Club sets off on 13 September 13 on a 200km route from Galway to Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

“We are inviting people and groups to join us for just a few kilometres or the whole distance, the only condition is that they have to dress like Rocky,” said the club’s Gerry Cronnelly.

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According to Console founder and CEO Paul Kelly, the fun event aims to raise awareness as well as funds.

“Rocky was an inspirational character who triumphed over adversity and Rocky runners will be spreading Console’s message that there is hope and help available for people in emotional crisis and those bereaved by suicide,” he added.

The marathon relay is expected to take over 24 hours to reach Dublin.

“People taking part don’t have to raise sponsorship, but they are being asked to buy their Rocky training gear,” said Cronnelly.

“We have four options ranging from €85 for the ‘heavyweight’ pack down to €25 for a ‘lightweight’ version. We are inviting members of the local boxing, running and sporting clubs to join us for all or part of the way, along with anyone else who would like to support Console.”

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