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WELL, we've been following the fortunes of the Operation Transformation leaders (pictured above with the TV series presenter Kathryn Thomas) on the small screen in recent weeks, and now it's time to put our best foot forward ourselves as RTÉ visits the Killarney parkrun this weekend.

As RTÉ’s Operation Transformation concludes with its official 5k finale event in Phoenix Park, Killarney parkrun has been selected as one of four parkrun locations where the RTÉ cameras will be paying a visit!!

So whether you are a runner, a jogger, a stroller or a walker, we would love you to join us at Killarney parkrun this Saturday, February 18, at 9.15am for the pre-event briefing, so as to start promptly at 9.30am.

“All you need to do, if not already done to date, is to register once with www.parkrun.ie/register,” said Cora Carrigg of Killarney parkrun. “Print out your personal barcode you receive and bring it along with you each and every Saturday morning.”

Cora added: “So come along, bring a friend and take part in this community led event, which takes place each and every Saturday, made possible by the wonderful volunteers. parkrun is built on volunteerism, so always seeks volunteers to assist. Buggies and dogs on a short lead (one dog per person) are also welcome. Join us afterwards for a cuppa and a chat in the Muckross Garden Restaurant.”

Allow yourself ample time for parking and head for Killarney parkrun’s starting point, which is within Muckross House Car Park, opposite the Muckross Traditional Farms.

Killarney parkrun has been supported by the Department of Arts Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs - Killarney National Park, HSE, Kerry County Council and Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership.

Also Tralee parkrun and Tralee junior parkrun takes place every Saturday and Sunday respectively, in Tralee Town Park at 9.30am, with pre-run briefs at 9.15am. Tralee parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k run open to all abilities and will also be facilitating the 5k Operation Transformation run. Tralee junior parkrun is a series of 2k runs for children aged between 4 and 14 years. It is open to all, free and are safe and easy to take part in.

 
Above: RTE's Operation Transformation leaders pictured with Kathryn Thomas, Chris McElligott, Maire Grace, Maireád Redmond, Kathryn Thomas, Yvonne Keenan-Ross and Seán Daly.