Burn off those Xmas Calories: GOAL Mile Events Across Ulster This Christmas and New Year

Christmas brings not only celebrations but also the opportunity to contribute to a plethora of noble causes. The GOAL Mile, a tradition for many, are taking place across Ulster this year. These one-mile walks or runs support GOAL, a well-established charity working to help vulnerable communities survive crises worldwide. Open to participants of all fitness levels, the GOAL Mile offers a chance to step outdoors, burn off the festive indulgences, and make a meaningful impact.

Below is a list of GOAL Miles taking place across Ulster this Christmas season. 

Saturday, 21st December

Cavan

• Mullagh Heritage Centre, Mullagh, 6pm

   

Sunday, 22nd December

Donegal

• Pairc Aodh Ruadh, Fr Tierney Park, The Rock, Ballyshannon, 11am - 2pm

   

Christmas Day, 25th December

Antrim

• Cherryvale Playing Fields, Belfast, Ravenhill Rd, 10am - 1pm
  Donegal
• Mountcharles Pier, Shoreline, Salthill, 12pm - 2pm
  Fermanagh
• St Michael's College Running Track, Enniskillen, 10am - 12:30pm
  Down

• Portaferry GAC, Ballyfounder Rd, Newtownards, 10am - 12pm

   

Boxing Day, 26th December

Cavan

• Fay GAA Park, Granard Rd, Moodoge, Ballyjamesduff, 1pm - 3pm
   

Monaghan

• Carrick Aces Running Track, Carrickmacross, Oriel Rd, Drummond Otra, 11am
• Latton GAA Club, Latton, Castleblayney, 11am
• Oram Sarfields GFC, A75 DX85, 11am
• Beech Hill College, Dublin Rd, Tirkeenan, Monaghan Town, 12pm (Dog Friendly ✅, Terrain: Dirt track)
   

Derry

• Sainsbury's Car Park, 12 noon (Dog Friendly ✅, Terrain: Pavement)
   

Fermanagh

• Derrylin O'Connell's GFC, Derrylin O'Connell’s GFC Walking Track, 11am - 12pm

   

Friday, 27th December

Down

• Woodland Trust, Mourne Country Park, 228 Newry Rd, Kilkeel, 11am - 12pm

Saturday, 28th December

Derry

• Desertmartin GAC, 11am - 12 noon

   

Saturday, 30th December

Antrim

• St. Comgall's GAC Pitch, 27 Dublin Rd, Antrim, BT41 4EB, 11am
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Tyrone

• Stewartstown Harps GAC Club, 11am - 1pm

   

New Year’s Eve, 31st December

Armagh

• Pearse Og GFC, 11am

   

Donegal

• Narin Beach, 3:30pm

   

New Year’s Day, 1st January

Tyrone

• Eglish GAC, Fr Connolly Football Field, 11am

• Clogher Valley, Knockmany Forest, 1pm (Dog Friendly ✅, Terrain: Path and steep hill)

   

To Be Confirmed

Tyrone

• Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh GAA Club

   

Why Take Part?

The Goal Mile is a simple yet very worthwhile event. Covering just a mile, it’s accessible to all fitness levels and a chance to burn off Christmas calories while supporting GOAL’s vital work in crisis-hit communities. All in all, the GOAL Mile is a great way to start or end your Christmas break.

How to Get Involved

Registration costs €26 for adults and €12 for children, with all proceeds going directly to Goal’s charitable efforts. You can sign up and find more information at www.goalmile.org/register.

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