Connemarathon

Discover the lakes and mountains of Connemara whilst raising money for patient care in the Mater Hospital. If you’re on our team for the Connemarathon, every step you take will be making huge strides for someone’s medical progress as a patient.

The Connemarathon is often described as one of the world’s most scenic marathons. It’s also a serious challenge. The combination of a tough course with an untamed landscape is not one you’re likely to forget. But one way to guarantee its memorable is by Making Every Mile Mater.

We’re looking for runners of all abilities to join our fundraising team and make huge strides for people overcoming their own personal challenge in a hospital setting. The Mater Hospital provides specialist care to people from all over Ireland for spinal injuries, heart and lung transplants, breast and heart screening and cancer care.

We need your help this year to meet the challenges that increased demand on our patient services create. By joining our team, you will be taking on the dual challenge of the beautiful Connemarathon and the necessary medical equipment for our hospital; equipment such as Electric Patient Beds, Syringe Pumps for Pain Medication and Patient Monitors.

There are three distance options for our fundraisers:

  • Half marathon, €65 : 13.1 miles/21 km, two tough hills
  • Marathon, €70: 26.2 miles/42km, tough second half
  • Ultra marathon: 39.3 miles/63km, covers both routes

Choose the Mater Foundation as your charity for the Connemarathon, and help make a lasting difference to patient care in the Mater.

How to Enter the Connemarathon:

  • Visit the official Connemarathon website and register for one of the events.
  • Once your registration is complete, contact us through the form below to become a part of the Mater Foundation team!

Once you’re registered with us, we’ll send you your exclusive Mater Foundation welcome pack, which includes an official Mater Foundation t-shirt.

Set up your Fundraising Page today!

One of the easiest ways to fundraise is by setting up a JustGiving or Everydayhero online page. You can describe your event, why you’re fundraising, and then share it on social media and through email. Supporters can donate online through these secure platforms and the donations will be sent directly to the Mater Foundation, while you keep track of exactly how much has been raised! Click on the logos below to learn more.

Join the Mater Foundation team below


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