#HappyTails ISPCA Team
We are calling on all women to walk, jog or run in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, and join the #HappyTails Team!
This year’s event takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday June 1st at 12:30pm in Dublin, so there’s plenty of time for you to sign up and start training!
By participating on behalf of the ISPCA, you will be supporting rescue efforts, medical care and a better life for countless animals all over Ireland. Every step you take brings us closer to a world where every animal is safe and loved.
Join the #HappyTails Team, run with purpose and show your support for furry friends in need of a second chance
Event Details
When: June 1st at 12:30pm
Where: Dublin or Virtual/Remote
Why should you join the #HappyTails Team?
“As an ISPCA Animal Welfare Inspector, I’ve seen first hand the incredible resilience of animals who have been rescued from cruelty and neglect. Every step I take in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is for them—the ones we’ve saved, the ones still waiting for their second chance, and those who need us in the future. Join me and the ISPCA #HappyTails team this year—sign up, take part, and help make a difference for animals in need!”
– Alice Lacey, ISPCA Inspector and VHI Mini Marathon Participant
Frequently Asked Questions:
- One on one fundraising support from our team
- An ISPCA Mini Marathon Pack which will include an ISPCA T-shirt and other goodies
- Regular emails to help keep you motivated
- A Facebook group to keep you connected with the other runners
- A personal online fundraising page that you can share with your family and friends
- Access to training guides and resources
The 2025 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on Sunday 1st of June at 12.30pm. The 10k will begin at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 and end on Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
All proceeds raised will go directly to supporting animals in our care.
- €25 can help provide a balanced diet to aid a full recovery
- €50 can help supply food, bedding and training for a rescued animal.
- €100 can help ISPCA Inspectors reach more abandoned, abused or neglected animals in desperate need of rescue.
- €250 can help provide all the vaccinations, microchipping and neutering an animal needs before going to a loving new home.
Yes! Once you join Team ISPCA, you’ll receive your exclusive ISPCA Welcome Pack, which includes:
- A #HappyTails t-shirt—perfect for training and showing your support in the lead-up to the big day.
- A welcome letter with everything you need to get started on your fundraising journey.
- The ISPCA 2025 Calendar, featuring stunning photography and heartwarming rescue stories, perfect for marking your training milestones and race countdown.
It costs €33 to take part in the Vhi Mini Marathon. We will send you your welcome pack once you have reached a fundraising target of €20 and registration is confirmed. It’s our way of saying thank you for stepping up for Ireland’s animals!