Guide Running Workshops

Guide and VI runner wearing yellow bibs stand watching a demonstration from an instructor

Guide running is where a sighted runner supports a vision impaired or blind runner to exercise, train or compete in a safe manner. Vision Sports Ireland and Athletics Ireland aim to create a network of guide running volunteers across Ireland to support people with a Vision Impairment to participate in the activity of running.

Guide Running workshop attendee's posing with Guide Running Workshop sign in UCD Athletics track.

Course Info

This course comprises of 2 sessions:

  • Online theory workshop (2 hours) which takes place on a weekday evening in advance of the practical session.
  • In person practical workshop (90 Minute) which takes place on a weekend.

Should you register for the course, attending both days is mandatory.

two females hold a tether and run on a running track

What will you learn?

  • Common eyesight conditions
  • Use of audio description
  • Equipment
  • Safety
  • Coaching considerations
  • Sighted guide training

2026 Guide Running Training Dates:

Portlaoise – September 26th

 

Contact

Sean Poland – Training, Education and Participation Officer
Vision Sports Ireland, Vision Ireland, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9.
Phone:
086 0129 928
Email:
sean.poland@visionsports.ie

 


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