Docklands run to support autism action

Former Boyzone singer and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy will today be among an expected 1,000 runners taking part in a charity…

Former Boyzone singer and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy will today be among an expected 1,000 runners taking part in a charity race today.

Organisers are urging people to run, walk or jog the 7.5 kilometres of the Docklands Fun Run in Dublin to raise funds for Irish Autism Action.

The Docklands Fun Run kicks off at 7.45pm at George's Dock and goes through Ringsend along the South Quays, Moss Street and Townsend Street before the finish line at George's Dock.

"Not only will all funds raised go to a most worthwhile cause, the fun run is a fantastic warm-up for anyone taking part in the Flora Women's Mini-Marathon in June," said Loretta Lambkin, director of marketing at Docklands Authority.

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All entrants in the annual event - now in its seventh year - get a goody bag, T-shirt and medal for completing the circuit.

Masseurs will be on hand after the race.