The Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland (RNIB NI) invites you to take part in a fun run with a difference! RNIB’s Glow Neon 3km Fun Run will take place on 16 October, 7pm, at the Mary Peters Stadium, Belfast.

This after dark run is inspired by the colourful full moon parties of Thailand. Participants can run, walk or even dance their way around the track under the UV lights to the sounds of a live DJ and whilst being sprayed with luminous colourful paint.

Esther Sands, 20, volunteers with RNIB Northern Ireland and is encouraging people to take part: “Sign up for this first ever Glow run in Northern Ireland and you’ll be supporting a very worthy cause while having a lot of fun! Since I started volunteering with RNIB I’ve seen how important it is that each of their services are able to continue supporting children and adults with sight loss in Northern Ireland. From special events for children with sight loss and their families, to supporting people whose sight has deteriorated to keep doing the things they enjoy .  I’ve met a lot of amazing people, both staff and blind or partially sighted people, and know supporting this event will help make every day better for everyone effected by sight loss here in Northern Ireland.”

RNIB NI Area Fundraising Manager, Hazel Stirling said: “We’re really excited about bringing the first ever RNIB Glow run to the Mary Peters Stadium this year. It’s such a fun and colourful event, you’ll be supporting people with sight loss who live right here in Northern Ireland and I know these events have been a real success when we’ve held them in other locations across the UK.

“As the run is only 3km long, it’s suitable for anyone and an excellent starting point for people who want to get fit. Alternatively, people can just take part as a fun start to their weekend.”

RNIB Glow is open to anyone over the age of 10 and is fully accessible to blind and partially sighted participants. Guide runners are available to support any blind or partially sighted people.

It costs £10 to register. Additionally adults are asked to raise a minimum of £25 sponsorship and children £10. Visit www.rnib.org.uk/glow_neon_fun_run to find out more and register.

This year RNIB Glow events are taking place across the UK every weekend in October so why not be a part of the fun.  We’re asking everyone to get involved on social media.  Join the RNIB Northern Ireland Facebook event or you can join in the conversation on Twitter by using the hash tag #GlowNeon.

Every 15 minutes someone in the UK begins to lose their sight, it can happen to anyone at any time. All money raised from RNIB Glow will help us to provide practical and emotional support to everyone affected by sight loss.

For more information and to get involved, just visit our Glow web page to sign up or contact Hazel Stirling, Area Fundraising Manager at RNIB NI on 028 9032 9373 or email hazel.stirling@rnib.org.uk