Hundreds unite in colourful show of breast cancer support at charity’s first Enniskillen Pink Run

St Angelo’s airport was awash with colour on Sunday 28 September as over 400 runners, supporters, and volunteers came together to get covered head-to-toe in powder at Cancer Focus NI’s first Enniskillen Pink Run, proudly sponsored by Pilgrim, Balcas and Encirc with the support of Enniskillen Airport.

The sold-out event, which helped mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw participants compete a non-competitive 5km fun run through the airport’s runway. The family-fun day was open to all ages and abilities with men, women, children and even pets coming together, to help raise breast cancer awareness, all while having fun.

Organised as part of the charity’s wider Go Pink campaign, proceeds from the sponsored run will go towards funding local breast cancer support services such as counselling and specialist bra and swimwear fitting at the recently opened Cancer Focus NI Nurse-led Fermanagh Support Centre located at 18 High Street, Enniskillen.

Speaking about the event, Krystle Corrigan, Fermanagh Fundraising Event Officer at Cancer Focus NI, said:

“The charity is absolutely overwhelmed by the success and level of support at the Enniskillen Pink Run. It’s hard to believe that when we first were planning the race, we had our fingers crossed that sixty people would sign up and here we are with over 400 supporters coming together all in aid of our vital Cancer Support Centre. It was a delight to see women coming together, sharing their cancer story, and being a part of something truly empowering.

It is only with thanks to the amazing volunteers and our fantastic local corporate sponsors and the team at the airport that today was able to happen. All of their time, hard work, and generous donations means that we can be here for even more local women on their breast cancer journey.”

If you missed the charity’s Pink Run, there’s still time to support Cancer Focus NI’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising campaign. At home, school, or work, you can Go Pink to help raise vital funds. Just £58 will pay for a one-hour consultation with a specialist at the charity, helping give a woman back her confidence after treatment or surgery. Simply email fundraising@cancerfocusni.org to get involved.

And a date for your diary is Sunday 27 September 2026 when the charity brings the Enniskillen Pink Run back for even more pink powdery fun. Click here to secure your tickets.