Race Updates

Richard finished the run on Saturday 28th at 8:40 pm.

The total time for the run was 5 days, 13 hours and 20 minutes, establishing a new record. However, a severe injury dashed Richard's hopes of running the distance in four-and-a-half days as originally hoped.

Richard would like to express his sincere thanks to all those that supported him along the way, and especially to those who donated generously to Chernobyl Children's Project, Galway - 'Camp Claddagh'.

The very generous donations of the public amassed to a whopping €35,405, which brought 46 children to Galway during the summer. The rest and recuperation they enjoyed for this period was priceless.

To contact Richard directly, you can email him at rd@npmarathon.com.  

RTE featured the start of 'Run the Country' on its Six-One News. Click here to view it on the RTE website.

RTE also showed the finish on its 9 O'Clock News. Click here to view it.

Day 6 Derry to Malin Head
Saturday 28th June 2008

Richard has completed the run in a time of 5 days 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Day 5 Enniskillen - Derry
Friday 27th June 2008

Another 60 miles completed

Day 4 Ballynahown to Enniskillen
Thursday 26th June 2008

An Excellent Day - Richard ran from Athlone to Enniskillen (80 miles)

Day 3 Birdhill to Ballynahown
Wednesday 25th June 2008

Another Grim Day

Day 2 Kanturk to Birdhill
Tuesday 24th June 2008

A Day coping with Injury

Day 1 Mizen Head to Kanturk
Monday 23rd June 2008

Richard Donovan's first 24 hours of his 365 mile journey from Mizen Head to Malin Head

Final Preparations
Sunday 22nd June 2008

Richard did his final training session at Mizen Head in advance of Run the Country. RTE will film the start at 07:00 and broadcast on Six One News. Mike King, UK Sports Photographer of the Year, has arrived to photograph the event.

Arrival in Cork, Route Map
Saturday 21st June 2008

Richard and the support crew have arrived in Cork. Following a major reconnaissance trip by Ronnie Greaney and Shane Lennon last week, the exact route was refined and agreed...

Ready to go....
Friday 20th June 2008

Pictured outside the Kings Head Pub in Galway City are supporters and sponsors of Run the Country.