Derry to host 'GOAL Mile' event on St Stephen's Day

A ‘GOAL Mile’ event will be held in Derry over Christmas to raise money for the charity.

People of all ages and fitness levels are gearing up for the return of the GOAL Mile, as more than 120 venues across the country play host to the popular annual fundraiser over the festive period.

Now in its 35th year, the GOAL Mile is held in villages, towns and cities all over Ireland every Christmas and is one of the country’s largest and longest-running annual fundraising events.

The concept is simple: people run or walk a mile and contribute whatever they can afford to GOAL on the day.

Thanks to GOAL Mile organisers and participants, millions have been raised to support GOAL’s work in the developing world since the first Mile was staged in 1982.

In Derry, the ‘GOAL Mile’ will set off from Sainsbury’s on Strand Road at 12 noon on St Stephen’s Day.