GoFundraise Signs as Official Charity Fundraising Partner for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Races in the UK with New Multi-year Agreement

December 5, 2024

December 5. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GoFundraise, a global leader in online and mass participation fundraising, is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events in the UK. This collaboration will continue to empower charities to raise funds through iconic IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons in the UK and allow fundraisers to support their favourite causes while smashing their fitness goals.

2025 Charity Program already over 80% Sold Out!

The 2025 IRONMAN UK Charity Program allows charities to offer entries to IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races in the UK, including the inaugural IRONMAN Leeds, to their supporters in exchange for fundraising for their cause.

Next year’s program is already 80% sold out, demonstrating the strong demand for this unique opportunity in the charity space. Charities of all sizes are taking advantage of the IRONMAN brand to inspire their fundraisers to take on the epic challenge of swimming, biking and running mammoth distances while raising much needed funds for their favourite charity.

“IRONMAN UK is proud to continue our partnership with GoFundraise, a platform that makes it easy for athletes to support incredible causes. We believe in the power of our community to make a real difference. Our collaboration allows athletes to combine their passion for endurance racing with their commitment to giving back.”, said Dean Smith from IRONMANUK.

How it Works:

• Charity Places: Charities secure a limited number of guaranteed race places at IRONMAN and/or IRONMAN 70.3 races in the UK;
• Custom Charity Hub: GoFundraise will create a custom charity Hub tailored to your brand. Your Charity Hub is the perfect spot to promote your involvement, recruit your fundraisers, and inspire healthy competition;
• Marketing and Support: GoFundraise and IRONMAN UK offer marketing and promotional support to help charities reach wider audiences to recruit fundraisers and drive donations.

IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 UK races:

• June 8, 2025 – IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton
• July 13, 2025 – IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea
• July 27, 2025 – IRONMAN Leeds
• September 14, 2025 – IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth
• September 21, 2025 – IRONMAN Wales

Limited charity places left for:

• IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton
• IRONMAN Leeds
• IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth
• IRONMAN Wales

“We’re excited to partner again with IRONMAN UK to empower charities to raise more! The power of the IRONMAN brand with our cutting-edge fundraising tools is designed to make it easy for charities to reach their fundraising goals, recruit new supporters and gives fundraisers the tools and support they need to support causes they care about, while taking on an IRONMAN.” – Stuart Finlayson, GoFundraise CEO

Why Partner with GoFundraise and IRONMAN UK?

• Global Reach: Tap into the global IRONMAN community and inspire supporters worldwide to raise funds for your organisation;
• Proven Fundraising Success: Utilise GoFundraise’s powerful platform and expertise to optimise fundraising campaigns;
• Impactful Partnership: Join forces with two industry leaders to make a lasting difference and tap into a new pool of athletes and supporters.

Don’t miss the opportunity for your charity to secure its place in this partnership before it’s too late!

Book a meeting with GoFundraise now

About GoFundraise

GoFundraise is a leading global fundraising platform, empowering individuals and organizations to raise money for any cause including over 1.5 million North American Charities. It’s free for charities to join and gain access to its user-friendly platform, powerful fundraising tools, and a global community of donors and supporters. GoFundraise makes it easy to make a difference.

For more information schedule a call here

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB^®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB^® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB^®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz^® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

For press enquiries relating to IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 events in the UK, please contact:

Adam Rice, Marketing Manager, UK

M: +44 7904220150

adam.rice@ironman.com

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