Sanctuary Runners

Founded in 2018, Sanctuary Runners is a charity based in Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland working on refugees & migration, community development, sport for development +1 more.

Sanctuary Runners is an Irish non-profit, registered charity and community movement that uses running, jogging and walking to bring together refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local residents. Founded in Cork in 2018, it runs community groups across Ireland, with groups also started in England and planned in Australia. Its aim is to foster inclusion, friendship and social connection rather than competition. Participation is free, and members receive a blue running top without being asked to fundraise. The organisation also runs a Global Solidarity Run, supports Direct Provision residents in attending local runs, and works with schools, universities, sports bodies and corporate partners. Its work is supported by volunteers, donations, sponsorship and partnerships.