THE SANCTUARY RUNNERS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Sanctuary Runners Company Limited By Guarantee is a non-profit, multi-award-winning movement that uses running as a catalyst for community cohesion. For eight years the organisation has brought together Irish residents, migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees in inclusive running groups that span the country, creating spaces where friendship, respect and solidarity can flourish.

Through its locally-run groups, Sanctuary Runners removes barriers to participation, offers free or low-cost running sessions, and organises nationwide fundraising initiatives such as the recent "Step Up for Solidarity - 12Ks of Christmas" campaign. The funds raised support the expansion of existing groups and the creation of new ones, helping to build sustainable bridges between diverse communities while raising awareness of the migration system.

By lacing up together, participants experience the joy of shared movement and the power of collective action, making a tangible difference to the lives of those seeking asylum and to the wider Irish community.