THE annual Jog for Jockeys 5km fundraising event will take place next Saturday at the Curragh Racecourse on John Sisk & Son Race Day at 5.15pm.

The first race on the day will commence at 1.10pm.

All monies raised will be donated to Irish Injured Jockeys.

Entry costs €20. Participants who pre-registered online will also receive a free Jog for Jockeys T-shirt and the participant will get free entry into the Curragh’s race meeting on Saturday, September 1st, featuring the John Sisk & Son Race Day.

Registrations will also be open on race day up to 4.30pm and all runners will be provided with timing chips to record accurate race times.

Jockey agent Ken Whelan will be MC on the day and personal trainer Wayne Middleton will be warming up the crowd.

All children can take part free of charge but there is a €10 fee for children under 12 who would like a T-shirt and a timing chip. A team of five is €100, with the three best times to count.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three males and females home and there will also be childrens’ and team prizes.

Registration is now open at www.jogforjockeys.ie