Salthill is expected to be crowded by 20,000 people this week turning out to support good health in the annual Croí Night Run.
The 11th annual Croí Night Run is taking place on the evening of Friday, October 17 in aid of the lifesaving charity.
Based in Newscastle, Galway City, Croí Heart & Stroke Charity provides a wide range of community support services to improve awareness of heart disease and stroke.
They also provide care right in your community, with heart health and stroke prevention specialists running events that off heart health checks, interactive workshops and practical tips for a healthy lifestyle.
The annual Night Run is a huge benefit to the charity, with more than €30,000 raised through registrations and donations already in 2025, before it has even taken place.
The run will take place on the Promenade in Salthill from 8pm on Friday night. In order to accommodate this, traffic management will be in place.
A Temporary rolling road closure has been granted on Grattan Road (R336) from Mutton Island to Blackrock from 8pm – 9.30 pm.
The 5k race will start at Mutton Island at 8pm and crowds will be expected in the area in advance of the start time.
For further information on the event, please visit croinightrun.ie.
