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Luxembourg's 5th Run In The Dark will take place on Wednesday 14 November 2018 in aid of the Mark Pollock Trust.

The charity fund-raising event is one of many being organised in 40 different cities worldwide on the same night, to support Mark Pollock Trust's mission to fast-track a cure for paralysis. People can participate asindividuals or as part of a team, along with friends and colleagues.

The start and finish line will be located beside Urban Bar, on the corner of Rue de la Boucherie and Rue Marche-Aux-Herbes, in Luxembourg city centre. The route will take in some city highlights, then the 5km route will finish back at Urban. Those wishing to complete 10km will loop around once more.

After the race has finished all runners are encouraged to reunite at the legendary Urban Bar for the obligatory Irish nightcap and of course to raise a toast to Mark. the organisers have arrange to have exclusive use of the first floor of Urban, and management are offering some nibbles and a contribution towards soft drinks.

Whether you are completing the 5km run or 10km run, please aim to arrive at 19:30 so that everyone will receive their flashing armband and have a group photo before they go running.

About the Trust

Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark Pollock went on to compete in ultra endurance races across deserts, mountains and the polar ice caps, including being the first blind person to race to the South Pole. He also won silver and bronze medals for rowing at the Commonwealth Games.

In 2010 Mark was left paralysed after falling from a second storey window. He is now exploring the frontiers of spinal injury recovery as the world's leading test pilot of Ekso robotic legs combined with aggressive physical therapy and innovative electrical stimulation. Through the Mark Pollock Trust he is on a mission to find and connect people around the world to fast-track a cure for paralysis.

To register and find out more, see www.runinthedark.org/luxembourg/

Venue: Luxembourg city

Organiser: Jane Murray

Price: €20

Reservations: www.runinthedark.org/luxembourg/