Final call to register for Calcutta Run
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has lent his support to the Calcutta Run, the largest charity event in the legal calendar.
The Law Society is encouraging everyone in the legal profession to join over 1,100 colleagues who have already registered for the 2026 run on Saturday 23 May.
The annual legal fundraiser supports two charities working on the frontlines of homelessness in Dublin and Kolkata, India – Dublin Simon Community and The Hope Foundation.
Calcutta Run 2026 is supported by official event partner Arachas. Other sponsors include Behan & Associates, Independent College, Kefron, Antaris, NoFrixion, Stryve, The Panel, Truehawk Media, and Marketing Clever.
‘Unique opportunity’
President of the Law Society Rosemarie Loftus said that, for more than 25 years, the event had united the legal profession to fund vital housing, education, medical, and support services for vulnerable communities in Ireland and Kolkata.
“It is a unique opportunity for the legal community to come together for a meaningful cause and make a lasting difference,” she added.
Olympian, world champion, and Team Arachas ambassador Sonia O’Sullivan said that the run had become “a real highlight”, adding that its impact was something that everyone taking part could be proud of.
Call to register
Members of the legal profession, their families, and friends are invited to register and fundraise together by running or walking the 6km and 10km routes starting and finishing at the Law Society, Blackhall Place via the Phoenix Park.
Through the Calcutta Run, the legal profession has raised €5.9 million in support of homelessness services.
In 2025, over 1,000 participants ran or walked in Calcutta Run in Dublin.